04-29-2014, 08:26 PM
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Hood Struts
I bought some hood struts but I didnt realize that they wouldnt include the necessary hardware. Or that some aleros actually came with this option. Could someone take a picture of the ball pivots or the hardware that is needed. Thanks.
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2002 Alero GL 2.2L Eco-tec w/ 87,800km 
New System in Progress...Mids/Tweets: 2 Skar SPX component sets powered by a Skar 85.4. Subs: Hybrid 15" DD/AA, Amp: Skar SK3500, 2 runs (power and ground) of Knu OFC 0 gauge, XS d3400 up front, 2 Deka g31s in the trunk...more to come
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04-29-2014, 08:34 PM
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04-29-2014, 08:39 PM
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1999-2000 option I believe. After that, GM cheaped out on these cars. If you can find a decent hood at the junkyard that matched the colour of your Alero that would be the easiest thing. The OEM hoods have the mount for the strut welded to the hood so it's not easily done without a hood that already had gas struts.
Sleepy's alternative looks pretty decent though. Didn't know there was an aftermarket strut option. Good find.
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Hit a dear! Back to stock 3400... For now
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04-29-2014, 08:39 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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^^ these are awesome.... I'll check my pictures to see if I have anything... I just got rid of the car that had them....
Trevor if you remember Ryan's grand am, he had these installed.... they're awesome
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Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed 
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04-29-2014, 08:51 PM
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Damn sleepy, where did you find that link. I was searching google and never found those. I have the struts but am missing the attachment ball pivots. I may have to buy that set, hood struts are awesome.
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2002 Alero GL 2.2L Eco-tec w/ 87,800km
New System in Progress...Mids/Tweets: 2 Skar SPX component sets powered by a Skar 85.4. Subs: Hybrid 15" DD/AA, Amp: Skar SK3500, 2 runs (power and ground) of Knu OFC 0 gauge, XS d3400 up front, 2 Deka g31s in the trunk...more to come
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04-29-2014, 08:57 PM
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Well a hood is 50 at a junk yard regardless... so you might as well buy the ones I posted in link.
Only way I know about them is because mfuller has a set. 
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S. . .L. . . E . . .E. . .P. . .Y. . .IS A TRAITOR--HE GOT BORED SO HE SOLD ME AFTER HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH A RICE ROCKET
Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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04-29-2014, 09:11 PM
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Thanks bud.
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2002 Alero GL 2.2L Eco-tec w/ 87,800km
New System in Progress...Mids/Tweets: 2 Skar SPX component sets powered by a Skar 85.4. Subs: Hybrid 15" DD/AA, Amp: Skar SK3500, 2 runs (power and ground) of Knu OFC 0 gauge, XS d3400 up front, 2 Deka g31s in the trunk...more to come
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04-29-2014, 09:46 PM
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Yup.
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S. . .L. . . E . . .E. . .P. . .Y. . .IS A TRAITOR--HE GOT BORED SO HE SOLD ME AFTER HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH A RICE ROCKET
Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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04-29-2014, 11:43 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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here is a shot of the factory ones...
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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04-29-2014, 11:49 PM
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I didn't realize they were mounted so far back.
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2002 Alero GL 2.2L Eco-tec w/ 87,800km
New System in Progress...Mids/Tweets: 2 Skar SPX component sets powered by a Skar 85.4. Subs: Hybrid 15" DD/AA, Amp: Skar SK3500, 2 runs (power and ground) of Knu OFC 0 gauge, XS d3400 up front, 2 Deka g31s in the trunk...more to come
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04-29-2014, 11:58 PM
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Quite nice indeed. On the list they go!
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04-30-2014, 12:17 AM
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Lol glad you like it.
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S. . .L. . . E . . .E. . .P. . .Y. . .IS A TRAITOR--HE GOT BORED SO HE SOLD ME AFTER HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH A RICE ROCKET
Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldsnut
He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tipnitty
A girl touched my Pee Pee. So you can say things are getting pretty serious for me.
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04-30-2014, 12:32 AM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
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yeah, they are pretty far back on the body, but about halfway on the hood itself... I had looked into swapping them to my car, but they are welded in place on both the body and hood...
honestly, if you want the struts that bad, buy the redline ones... I can message my buddy that had them on his GA and see if he took them off when he scrapped his car...
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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04-30-2014, 11:41 AM
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Can someone post a pic of specifically how the struts are mounted onto the fender? I already have a hood located. Also, are the swivel balls 10mm? Thanks!
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04-30-2014, 12:22 PM
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I also think detail pics would be better, yes. I have them and love them.
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04-30-2014, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver SLP
Can someone post a pic of specifically how the struts are mounted onto the fender? I already have a hood located. Also, are the swivel balls 10mm? Thanks!
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its part of the hinge if i remember right |
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04-30-2014, 01:59 PM
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its part of the hinge if i remember right
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Interesting. I might just attach one of these to each of my hinges then...
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04-30-2014, 02:15 PM
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Interesting. I might just attach one of these to each of my hinges then...
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Do you have a link to this?
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2002 Alero GL 2.2L Eco-tec w/ 87,800km
New System in Progress...Mids/Tweets: 2 Skar SPX component sets powered by a Skar 85.4. Subs: Hybrid 15" DD/AA, Amp: Skar SK3500, 2 runs (power and ground) of Knu OFC 0 gauge, XS d3400 up front, 2 Deka g31s in the trunk...more to come
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04-30-2014, 03:23 PM
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I'll try to get a detailed picture tonight if it's not raining when I get home. My silver car had them but when the hood was replaced the guy didn't get a hood with them do I'm back to a prop rod
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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04-30-2014, 04:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver SLP
Interesting. I might just attach one of these to each of my hinges then...
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That's how they are attached on the hatch on the back of my Escort. |
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