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01-04-2008, 07:29 AM
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Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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Hood struts online...does this deal seem legit?
UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PART IS ONLY A SINGLE HOOD LIFT! I GOT THE RUNAROUND WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BASICALLY HAD TO ORDER A 2ND ONE AFTER THE FIRST ARRIVED.
Normally Autozone and others have them for $40-50, some even for $50 each side.
So anyone know if this is legit?
http://www2.partstrain.com/v5/produc...294966996+9345
Compared to another one on the same site:
For $19, I can't go wrong...they sure look right....anyone ever ordered these?
Last edited by cditto; 01-17-2008 at 01:30 PM.
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01-04-2008, 07:31 AM
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January 20th, 2009
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Delray Beach, FL
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i got mine from autozone for $19.44 each. i found out by word of mouth that some stores/brands even offer a lifetime warranty.
ive never seen 50 dollar hoodstruts.
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01-04-2008, 07:34 AM
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There is lifetime warranty at some auto parts store, it's b/c they crap out so often.
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01-04-2008, 07:39 AM
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January 20th, 2009
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Delray Beach, FL
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mine been workin fine for 3 mos
ill be sure to let you know if they fail
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01-04-2008, 07:48 AM
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Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROCKART
mine been workin fine for 3 mos
ill be sure to let you know if they fail
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Same ones I'm showing in the pic? You bought those? |
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01-04-2008, 07:50 AM
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January 20th, 2009
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Delray Beach, FL
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naw i got mine at autozone. they were in a long yellow plastic bag with a clear front.
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01-04-2008, 07:58 AM
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Legit, got the same ones for the same price.
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01-04-2008, 08:55 AM
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Upper Midwest Whore
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Legit...buy them. Same price i got mine couple years ago.
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01-04-2008, 02:24 PM
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How much are the Auto Zone ones? $20 or so? I can't imagine paying $50 for hood struts.
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01-04-2008, 02:29 PM
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January 20th, 2009
Join Date: Aug 2007
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$19.44
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01-04-2008, 02:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Husker Z
How much are the Auto Zone ones? $20 or so? I can't imagine paying $50 for hood struts.
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The ones I showed in the OP aren't $50...they are $19 for both...the 2nd pic was for comparison purposes.
I'm going to buy the ones in the first pic and see if they truly are what I need to keep the hood propped open. |
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01-04-2008, 03:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cditto
The ones I showed in the OP aren't $50...they are $19 for both...the 2nd pic was for comparison purposes.
I'm going to buy the ones in the first pic and see if they truly are what I need to keep the hood propped open.
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Cool, that's another thing the one I bought is going to need. I hope to get it picked up on monday and do some regular stuff to it, then some appearance mods to follow shortly thereafter. |
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01-04-2008, 04:12 PM
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I just paid $34.75 on a set from Ebay seller "abcmarts"
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01-04-2008, 05:06 PM
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They are $82.50 a piece at the dealership FYI. Mine are still okay, they don't hold so well when it is below freezing outside, but if/when they do fail, I will prob go to Autozone and get theirs for the lifetime warantee.
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01-04-2008, 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 99BlackMaxMS
They are $82.50 a piece at the dealership FYI. Mine are still okay, they don't hold so well when it is below freezing outside, but if/when they do fail, I will prob go to Autozone and get theirs for the lifetime warantee.
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When I looked at the car I am buying the other day, they were 100% shot, so I'll need to get that replaced ASAP. I'll head to O'Reily's or something as the closest AZ is on the Missouri side. |
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01-04-2008, 05:30 PM
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i bought mines on ebay some super heavy duty ****s my hood goes up mad quick 2 lolz i paid $23.97
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05-26-2008, 05:38 PM
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Just FYI, I believe they changed their ad, but the price was just for 1 not 2...still an ok deal, but one broke on install so be careful if you buy.
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05-26-2008, 08:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROCKART
naw i got mine at autozone. they were in a long yellow plastic bag with a clear front.
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You realize that they all are in plastic yellow bags, that are clear in front right....
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05-27-2008, 01:05 AM
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I got some from jcwhitney 2-3 yrs ago for $15.00 and they're still working fine
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05-27-2008, 01:50 AM
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Eeeh, I just cannot see myself paying for hood $50 hood struts.
D**n - that's how much a wheel strut costs...
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05-27-2008, 01:37 PM
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check on nycmaximas.org... someone posted up a ebay listing for 4th gen hood struts... 27 bucks plus shipping... its legit... a few members already ordered and installed... jus giving ya a heads up in case u still need the struts
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05-27-2008, 04:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alex1els
Eeeh, I just cannot see myself paying for hood $50 hood struts.
D**n - that's how much a wheel strut costs...
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exactly. Big yellow fishing tube thing ftw here. works like a charm and looks good too!
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05-27-2008, 06:43 PM
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I'd say go for it. 20 for hood struts is a good price...and could they really be THAT bad? (ok yeah they could...but I'd just hope they're not)
I got mine from the junkyard for FREE. Not bad considering they're oem nissan hood struts that work perfect! Not even dirty!
Pick n' Pull had a half off memorial day sale, so I went. They charged me 16 for a MAF and 10 for an auto climate control. I got hood struts and center vents for free!
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05-27-2008, 09:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mowgli29
Pick n' Pull had a half off memorial day sale, so I went. They charged me 16 for a MAF and 10 for an auto climate control. I got hood struts and center vents for free!
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06-22-2008, 09:05 AM
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thanks for that i need them to 20 bucks sounds great nissan parts dept will hit you in the head with them as soon as you pay for them!
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06-22-2008, 10:29 AM
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[quote=99BlackMaxMS;6169671]They are $82.50 a piece at the dealership FYI.
They apparently have come down in price from the dealer, most likely because they sell so many of them these days. The first one I put on my 95 SE was $91.99 and the second one was $102.43 - obviously both from a dealer, before after market parts stores offered them.
And that was way back when $100 was worth something.
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06-23-2008, 12:20 AM
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Hood struts are about $15-20 at JcWhitney, why deal with the stealership?
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06-23-2008, 03:58 PM
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Hell since they are that cheap I'll go get some from autozone now. Been using a nice soft 1x2 of pine. Worked like a charm until I couldn't find it. lol
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11-19-2008, 09:48 PM
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If you still need hood struts, I have a brand new pair that I don't need....they are for '95-99 Maximas. Sachs/Stabilus Lift-O-Mat brand...good quality. $32 shipped....a good price for someone on the forum 
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11-19-2008, 09:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by qqqqqqqman
If you still need hood struts, I have a brand new pair that I don't need....they are for '95-99 Maximas. Sachs/Stabilus Lift-O-Mat brand...good quality. $32 shipped....a good price for someone on the forum
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last post is over 4 months old...i bet they got their struts
and since ppl will read this thread: any parts store sells universal hood supports - no need to pay for shipping and wait. |
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