Hydrulic hood supports

[Wheeler454]

Wanting to replace the factory hood spring with some hydrulic struts on my 97 suburban. Why is this so hard to find a kit to do this anywhere. I just want to get rid of the noisey crappy spring. I never like them things.
Has no one decided to do this before, seems a little odd that I can not seem to find this.

 

[Orpedcrow]

I’ve seen at least 3 different companies… they were all about 3-$500 for the sets. I don’t remember off hand who made them or where I saw them. They are hard to locate though, I just remember seeing them while looking at other parts, probably billet stuff.

 

[Orpedcrow]

Hood Hinges 88-98 Chevy C/K Truck

Billet Aluminum Hood Hinges for 1988-98 Chevy C/K Truck Fits 88-98 C/K Chevy/GMC Trucks92-99 Blazer/Jimmy/Suburban/Tahoe Yukon High strength, precision billet aluminum construction Utilizes sealed bearings & stainless steel nitrogen gas struts (included) for smooth operation Bolt-on application...

www.eddiemotorsports.com

These are nice.

I have seen a couple of folks use longer hatch struts and just bolted the ball sockets to the fender and hood. Maybe one of them will chime in lol

 

[Orpedcrow]

Post in thread 'My 454 SS build'
https://www.gmt400.com/threads/my-454-ss-build.49479/post-1157911

 

[Orpedcrow]

Post in thread '1991 Cheyenne restomod'
https://www.gmt400.com/threads/1991-cheyenne-restomod.38969/post-1148854

 

[Orpedcrow]

Post in thread 'Hood dampers'
https://www.gmt400.com/threads/hood-dampers.49158/post-1096446

 

[Wheeler454]

Just wanted to say Thanks Orpedcrow. You have been a lot of help. Been busy finishing my 97 burb. Almost have it back on the road. Just have a few minor things to adjust after the 6" lift kit. Then I'll be moving on to the minor body items I want to add. The hood struts being one of them....

Thanks again

 

[Orpedcrow]

No worries

Start a build thread if you haven’t and let us know the route you decide to go.

 

[Wheeler454]

I might do that. Always wanted a OBS truck. Just happen to get the k2500 burn at a good price. Love working on cars, but this thing is a beast. Everything takes a little more time and is a lot heavier. But I'll try and stay in touch. Still have the whole interior I want to fix....