CRAZYCOCK

Hi, does anyone know where I can get hood shocks for my C5 that have less resistance than my stock shocks? I have a carbon fiber hood and the stock shocks are just too stiff for this hood. Over time the hood will crack due to the resistance when trying to close the hood. I need some shocks with very little resistance or at least less resistance than the stock shocks. Thanks for any info, I really appreciate it!

Mr.Bill

Check with Summit Racing, It seems to me I saw some on there.

o2bnkc

Give the guys at www.liftsupportsdepot.com a call. They should be able to help, plus their prices are pretty good.

JrRifleCoach

FWIW, I pull my Z16 hood down by the center rather than a corner.
Yes the shocks could be a tad bit lighter, so hopefully you'll post your outcome.

El original

Did you check out your local Chevy dealership? They might just stock that part?!

PhysicsDude55

Try using a set of Suspa C16-06389 gas springs.

(Amazon link: )

They are the same size as the stock gas struts, but should be about half as strong. I couldn't find exact data on how much force the stock struts put out, but these Suspa ones are very weak, I've used them in personal projects holding up ~20lb lids and such. If anything they're too weak for your application.

Hopefully they work out for you.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-f...od-struts.html

3boystoys

I use the stockers on my MCM carbon Fiber hood, what's the problem? Had them on for years now.