kingrukus

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does anyone know if the 5th gen hood lift support struts will work on a 4th gen?

thanks

kingrukus

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bump

Spencer5556

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They are pretty universal. I would assume so. I bought universal ones for my 4th gen

DennisMik

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I replaced the struts on my 97 and 2000 and found out that they are physically different sizes. IIRC, the 2000 struts were the larger ones, but I could have it backwards. The size difference was both length and thickness. The length part could keep you from closing the hood.

kingrukus

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good to know - thanks

GGENIUS

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plus, just why? theyre both cheap on ebay.

njmaxseltd

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Or your local auto parts store. Advance, Straus, NAPA Etc...

kingrukus

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I have a pair of 5th gen hood struts that a 4th genner was interested in.

Ritz

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I'm working in a parts store at the moment and comparing them. It looks like the 5th gen struts are slightly longer (1/8" or so) overall, but the cylinder part of it is shorter, so it won't restrict the hood from closing. The only other difference I see is the clip on the cylinder side has a slight angle to it. I doubt it would cause a problem but I will try it on my lunch break and report back.

FYI, I'm also looking for struts that are about 1-2" longer overall but have a shorter or same size cylinder so the hood can raise a little higher. I'll post my results for that as well.

Ritz

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5th gen hood struts worked for me. At least Strong Arm ones did, but I'd assume they're all close enough.

Didn't find a longer one yet. It's gotta have the angled clip on the strut mount joint. I found one that was straight, but it wouldn't fit properly.