dsmithh

I have been researching much about headlight motor rebuilding lately, and finally got around to pulling out the drivers side light assembly this past weekend. I noticed on the passenger side, a device looking much like a small shock absorber on the inboard side of the right side head light. On the drivers side, I noticed the same kind of mounts, but no 'shock'. We have only had this car for 9 months, so I do not have much of the history of it. However, I believe if a part was meant to be there, it should be there. If you know about this part, and what it is called....I would appreciate hearing about it. Then I can start my search for one!

LD85

Autozone has them,, like $19 each if I recall...

This is the best and easiset mod you can do,,, my hood will stay open at a 45 degree angle with the new hood shocks

Mighty-Lift / Support Lifts $17.99
For your 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L FI 8cyl



Part Number: F95056
Weight: 0.098 lbs
Notes: Hood 2 required
Extended Length: 6.38 in.
Compressed Length: 4.93 in.
Shaft Diameter: 10 mm.
Electric Terminals: No
Body Diameter: 22 mm.
Shaft Connection: Blade
Special Mounting Instructions: No
Quantity: Each sold separate
Body Connection: Blade
Stroke: 1.45

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...uestid=1159260

RollaMo-LT4

You didn't say what year, so I'll assume 1984-1989 since I think they are the only years to use those small gas assist struts.

Mid America has them.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-3-382-946.html

Part# 609-625 Corvette Hood Opening Assist Cylinder, 2 Required

LD85

$69.99 I need ringers lactate

rodj

The later cars ( my '90 at least ) had the mounts but did not come with the small strut installed

Partsladi has them for $18 / pr
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85...Q5fAccessories

samsonb

I believe they only came with the one shock on the passenger side. My 89 only has the shock on the passenger side. Though, it may help if you also put a shock on the driver side. My hood stays up no problem with only one shock.

samsonb

The interesting thing is Autozone doesn't list those for 89. They don't even list any hood shocks at all from what I can tell.

dsmithh

Thanks to all for the quick replies. My car is an '88, and looks like the Autozone down the road has these in stock.

WW7

My 89 only has 1 of the small shocks on the passanger side , I have seen another 89 also with only 1 of the shocks on the same side as mine so your car may have come from the factory with just 1 of these shocks plus the long hood shock on the drivers side....WW

LD85

I bought two for my 85, they fit perfect and work great,,

RollaMo-LT4

Wow!
I didn't even pay attention to the price before I posted that link.

LD85

I was skeptical about the AZ parts, but they worked great and I picked them up locally.....

AZ will take then back if you don't like them,,, but oyu will

pkazsr

Same as my 88. With 2 of these and the long support the clam shell will stay anywhere between open and closed.

samsonb

I'd like it to where when you pop the hood, the hood raises all the way up by itself. I've heard of a few of these doing this. And I believe someone said Gordon Killbrew stated they all should do that.

LD85

You can open the hood with one finger with the 2 new props or lift assists, whatever they are called,,,

mine does not open half way, but it will lift very easily and stay open at half way.

Flame Red

I would love to have something like this for my 90 but I don't see where I have the mounting bracket for them. Can someone please post a picture that shows these mounts so I can look to see if I have them?

LD85

$8.50 each


http://www.theautopartsshop.com/sear...ext=S2SG430011

Hood Lift Support Sachs Clutches SG430011
Brand:
Part Number:SG430011
Price :$8.50

Additional Information
Warranty:
Category:Hood Lift Support
Description:Hood Lift Support
Condition:New
Req Qty:2
Note:Picture may be generic, please read description and check fitment notes.

LD85

WW7

Here you go, its offical, the 88 Vette only takes one shock..WW

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1459

Flame Red

Thank you for that. I seem my 90 has the mounts and I ordered those cheapies