I managed to loose my hood strut after doing some maintenance. I think I threw it out by mistake. Dumb, I know. Pricing a new one, it is $111. So my inner cheapskate says, I can size a new one, buy it for $30 to max $50 and be ahead.
I found the strut sizing formula on several sites. I will need to weigh the hood (or estimate fairly well), measure the hood length, measure the pivot point relative to the hinge, and of course know the open and closed lengths.
Question, has anyone done this or know the design details typical for these struts? Biggest single spec to determine is opening force required to lift the hood when the pivot point is not designed for optimum leverage. Pivot point is placed for optimum room for general maintenance, not for ease of opening the hood.
So I believe it will take a hefty strut. Any thoughts?
I found the strut sizing formula on several sites. I will need to weigh the hood (or estimate fairly well), measure the hood length, measure the pivot point relative to the hinge, and of course know the open and closed lengths.
Question, has anyone done this or know the design details typical for these struts? Biggest single spec to determine is opening force required to lift the hood when the pivot point is not designed for optimum leverage. Pivot point is placed for optimum room for general maintenance, not for ease of opening the hood.
So I believe it will take a hefty strut. Any thoughts?