How do I replace Hood Supports?
03-13-2003, 01:19 PM
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How do I replace Hood Supports?
Hey guys,
Since the search is off, and I have already tried to search other forums, could someone please tell me how to remove the old hood supports. I already bought the StrongArms replacements, but don't have a clue as to how to remove the old ones.
Thanks,
95 Nissan maxima SE
Since the search is off, and I have already tried to search other forums, could someone please tell me how to remove the old hood supports. I already bought the StrongArms replacements, but don't have a clue as to how to remove the old ones.
Thanks,
95 Nissan maxima SE
03-13-2003, 01:39 PM
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Read the directions on the strong arm package. Just unbolt the old ones, and bolt the new ones on. Takes no more then 10 minutes.
Oh and make sure you prop the hood up so it don't smack you in the head when you take your old supports off.
Oh and make sure you prop the hood up so it don't smack you in the head when you take your old supports off.
03-13-2003, 02:13 PM
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Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by 95MaxX
Hey guys,
Since the search is off, and I have already tried to search other forums, could someone please tell me how to remove the old hood supports. I already bought the StrongArms replacements, but don't have a clue as to how to remove the old ones.
Thanks,
95 Nissan maxima SE
Hey guys,
Since the search is off, and I have already tried to search other forums, could someone please tell me how to remove the old hood supports. I already bought the StrongArms replacements, but don't have a clue as to how to remove the old ones.
Thanks,
95 Nissan maxima SE
Although, they might be somewhere in Internet Purgatory as some folks
have seen the pics...anyhow, as NJMAXSELTD said, be sure to tie the
hood to something secure -- if you choose to stick a broom stick or
something in there, be sure to use TWO and keep them sturdy.
When I did mine, I tied a rope to the hood latch, and tied that rope
to my roof supports in the garage -- much more stable...
take care,
FLO_BOY
03-13-2003, 02:25 PM
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Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by 95MaxX
Hey guys,
Since the search is off, and I have already tried to search other forums, could someone please tell me how to remove the old hood supports. I already bought the StrongArms replacements, but don't have a clue as to how to remove the old ones.
Thanks,
95 Nissan maxima SE
Hey guys,
Since the search is off, and I have already tried to search other forums, could someone please tell me how to remove the old hood supports. I already bought the StrongArms replacements, but don't have a clue as to how to remove the old ones.
Thanks,
95 Nissan maxima SE
03-13-2003, 02:33 PM
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Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by djshawnee
where did you get the replacements from and how much did you pay?
where did you get the replacements from and how much did you pay?
and these ran about $20...but, don't quote me on that...
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03-13-2003, 04:12 PM
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Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by djshawnee
where did you get the replacements from and how much did you pay?
where did you get the replacements from and how much did you pay?
03-13-2003, 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by njmaxseltd
Read the directions on the strong arm package. Just unbolt the old ones, and bolt the new ones on. Takes no more then 10 minutes.
Oh and make sure you prop the hood up so it don't smack you in the head when you take your old supports off.
Read the directions on the strong arm package. Just unbolt the old ones, and bolt the new ones on. Takes no more then 10 minutes.
Oh and make sure you prop the hood up so it don't smack you in the head when you take your old supports off.
What I don't get is how to remove the ball stud from the original socket. It states to remove the security lock ring, but I can't really see a ring on my OEM part.
Is the security ring on the side attached to the hood or the side attached to the frame?
Time for me to take another look at the car...
Thanks
03-14-2003, 06:50 AM
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Originally posted by 95MaxX
Ok, forgot to mention this, but I have already read the instructions on the package and it looks like the 4th gens, have the ball connectors.
Ok, forgot to mention this, but I have already read the instructions on the package and it looks like the 4th gens, have the ball connectors.
I think the ball socket simply unbolts...get a wrench, and start turning!
FLO_BOY
03-14-2003, 08:49 AM
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Re: Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by FLO_BOY
I bought mine from Canadian Tire (Canada's Pep Boys, sorta)
and these ran about $20...but, don't quote me on that...
FLO_BOY
I bought mine from Canadian Tire (Canada's Pep Boys, sorta)
and these ran about $20...but, don't quote me on that...
FLO_BOY
Perfect! That's exactly what I was looking for too.. I will head out to Canadian Tire tonight.
03-14-2003, 11:03 AM
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Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by robotman7
how much did those cost? and where did you get them? one of my is all cashed out.
how much did those cost? and where did you get them? one of my is all cashed out.
03-14-2003, 11:37 AM
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Originally posted by 95MaxX
Ok, forgot to mention this, but I have already read the instructions on the package and it looks like the 4th gens, have the ball connectors.
What I don't get is how to remove the ball stud from the original socket. It states to remove the security lock ring, but I can't really see a ring on my OEM part.
Is the security ring on the side attached to the hood or the side attached to the frame?
Time for me to take another look at the car...
Thanks
Ok, forgot to mention this, but I have already read the instructions on the package and it looks like the 4th gens, have the ball connectors.
What I don't get is how to remove the ball stud from the original socket. It states to remove the security lock ring, but I can't really see a ring on my OEM part.
Is the security ring on the side attached to the hood or the side attached to the frame?
Time for me to take another look at the car...
Thanks
03-14-2003, 01:23 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by Naujik
Perfect! That's exactly what I was looking for too.. I will head out to Canadian Tire tonight.
Perfect! That's exactly what I was looking for too.. I will head out to Canadian Tire tonight.
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03-14-2003, 02:07 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by Naujik
Hey Naujik,
The Kingsway or Cambie store will probably have them in stock. They seem to carry a fair bit of stuff due to their larger size. I've found the Hastings store always has to order stuff in.
That said, one store can also check the stock of other stores for you and save you some running around.
/me going to stop by Canadian Tire myself tonight.....
03-14-2003, 02:14 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by 98MaxVancouver
Hey Naujik,
The Kingsway or Cambie store will probably have them in stock. They seem to carry a fair bit of stuff due to their larger size. I've found the Hastings store always has to order stuff in.
That said, one store can also check the stock of other stores for you and save you some running around.
/me going to stop by Canadian Tire myself tonight.....
Hey Naujik,
The Kingsway or Cambie store will probably have them in stock. They seem to carry a fair bit of stuff due to their larger size. I've found the Hastings store always has to order stuff in.
That said, one store can also check the stock of other stores for you and save you some running around.
/me going to stop by Canadian Tire myself tonight.....
Woooh! The weather is clearing up a bit.. it's bright outside.
Thanks for the tip on the stores.
03-14-2003, 02:20 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by Naujik
Hmm.. I will go by the Lougheed Hwy store in Coquitlam on my way home. If they don't have it, I'll just pick one up over the weekend.
Woooh! The weather is clearing up a bit.. it's bright outside.
Thanks for the tip on the stores.
Hmm.. I will go by the Lougheed Hwy store in Coquitlam on my way home. If they don't have it, I'll just pick one up over the weekend.
Woooh! The weather is clearing up a bit.. it's bright outside.
Thanks for the tip on the stores.
Oh, just thought of something else. I picked up a biz card the other day from a company that sells rebuilt struts in town. They'll take your old core and rebuild it. I can send you the info if you like. I'm not sure what they charge for this service though.
03-14-2003, 05:25 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How do I replace Hood Supports?
Originally posted by 98MaxVancouver
You're welcome!
Oh, just thought of something else. I picked up a biz card the other day from a company that sells rebuilt struts in town. They'll take your old core and rebuild it. I can send you the info if you like. I'm not sure what they charge for this service though.
You're welcome!
Oh, just thought of something else. I picked up a biz card the other day from a company that sells rebuilt struts in town. They'll take your old core and rebuild it. I can send you the info if you like. I'm not sure what they charge for this service though.
03-15-2003, 04:57 PM
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Originally posted by Maxima95Tuner
The ball joints are on top of a ball screw that goes into the car. Your new kit should have the same screws in it. All you have to do to get the old ones off is unscrew that screw, you shouldnt have to worry about trying to pop the socket off. Thats the way it was with mine at least...
The ball joints are on top of a ball screw that goes into the car. Your new kit should have the same screws in it. All you have to do to get the old ones off is unscrew that screw, you shouldnt have to worry about trying to pop the socket off. Thats the way it was with mine at least...
BTW, was your kit the OEM one from Nissan or StrongArms?
03-15-2003, 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by 95MaxX
Nope, mine were $17 each and didn't come with extra ball screw. I had to pry out the original ball screw out of the socket of the original arms. The first one was a b*tch but then the rest came out a little easier. It took a lot of prying and using a needle the size of a large paper clip, and a pair of needle nose pliers. I pretty much had to pry off a part of the outer lip of the original arms to remove the ballscrew.
BTW, was your kit the OEM one from Nissan or StrongArms?
Nope, mine were $17 each and didn't come with extra ball screw. I had to pry out the original ball screw out of the socket of the original arms. The first one was a b*tch but then the rest came out a little easier. It took a lot of prying and using a needle the size of a large paper clip, and a pair of needle nose pliers. I pretty much had to pry off a part of the outer lip of the original arms to remove the ballscrew.
BTW, was your kit the OEM one from Nissan or StrongArms?
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