Hood Hinge..Aftermarket vs OE - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

S10Fan · 10-07-2009, 05:45 AM

My hood hinges are ready for the scrap yard so I'm looking for new ones. Every pivot point on mine is worn slam out. Both OE and aftermarket are available with a price difference of about a hundred bucks for the pair. I've removed the springs and use a prop rod, it's the only way I can keep the back of the hood laying flat.

Which ones do you guys have experience with?

Thanks!

Bryan

**Palf70Step** · 10-07-2009, 06:03 AM

If these are anything like the67-72 models, go with the OEM. The aftermarket ones on the 67-72 are way weak, so I would imagine it is the same for the 73-87 models.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-07-2009, 09:51 AM

the aftermarket ones i saw on another truck were cheaply made
they also had alot of give in them if you can swing the OEM id do it

10-07-2009, 05:45 AM	#1
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Hood Hinge..Aftermarket vs OE My hood hinges are ready for the scrap yard so I'm looking for new ones. Every pivot point on mine is worn slam out. Both OE and aftermarket are available with a price difference of about a hundred bucks for the pair. I've removed the springs and use a prop rod, it's the only way I can keep the back of the hood laying flat. Which ones do you guys have experience with? Thanks! Bryan __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-07-2009, 06:03 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Hood Hinge..Aftermarket vs OE If these are anything like the67-72 models, go with the OEM. The aftermarket ones on the 67-72 are way weak, so I would imagine it is the same for the 73-87 models. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-07-2009, 09:51 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Hood Hinge..Aftermarket vs OE the aftermarket ones i saw on another truck were cheaply made they also had alot of give in them if you can swing the OEM id do it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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