Hood not staying open - Strut replacement?


wonkawonka

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Sep 12, 2005
203
Lebanon
Hello, I searched the forums but couldn't find anyone with this problem (which surprises me - I must be bad at searching!).
My '05 engine hood is barely staying open, and generally drops back down after a few seconds. The lift strut isn't holding it up properly any more. What would be the solution to this problem?
Is the lift strut fixable? I assume it's just much easier to replace the struts. The docs don't show a part number for them unfortunately.
Thanks, and merry xmas to all!
 

RPM217

2005 white/blue stripe
Jun 18, 2010
1,664
Rye Brook, New York
do a search for Nota4re, he has replacement struts for the clamshell, and the frunk, easy to install, last longer and are less expensive, and easier to obtain than OEM
 

Specracer

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ByeEnzo

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Carry a broomstick with you 😂. Kendall sells the front and rear replacement struts.
 
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twobjshelbys

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Jul 26, 2010
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Search for "strut".
 

extrap

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Just bring a bungee and always park under something low enough to hook to

😬
 

GT@50

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It's a Ford, no need to open clamshell. Nothing fits in the frunk so no need to open it either!
 

roketman

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The cool tech struts are really terrific
 
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Tiago

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are the cool tech struts listed EACH or for a pair?
 

nota4re

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Price is per PAIR.
 
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RPM217

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Definitely the way to go, it's like a little blue pill for the frunk or clamshell!!!!
 
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roketman

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Definitely the way to go, it's like a little blue pill for the frunk or clamshell!!!!
Hahaha!!
What’s a blue pill??
 
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Hahaha!!
What’s a blue pill??
That's the pill Neo took in The Matrix, right? What are you guys talking about? :LOL:

QSS
 

nota4re

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RPM217

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That's a big blue pill(s)
 

extrap

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PeteK

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My blue pills nowadays!
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Tiago

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Price is per PAIR.

thanks, ordered :)
 

nota4re

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Shipped :) I have good stock of front and rears for immediate shipment.
 

PeteK

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I ordered a set, front and rear, a couple days ago. I look forward to a clamshell that stays up!