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03-29-2009, 03:38 PM
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Need advice
I need to get new hood hinges and wanted to know peoples thoughts with experience between after market and original GM fitting quality any thoughts?
cost is $80 for the pair after market and $170 for GM.
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03-29-2009, 05:45 PM
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Re: Need advise
I ordered some aftermarket ones with new springs, they work perfectly.
They were made in Argentina if I remember correctly.
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03-29-2009, 05:54 PM
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Re: Need advise
bought some repro's myself, and they are just fine.
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03-29-2009, 06:24 PM
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Re: Need advise
First I bought used ones from Manes, that was a bad idea. I then purchased the aftermarket new ones (also from Manes) and they worked out very well.
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03-29-2009, 06:49 PM
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Re: Need advise
Some guys have posted on here to make sure and lubricate them real well before installing them to prevent buckling.
I'd probably lube them and then slowly lower and raise the hood a little at time until they move freely. |
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03-29-2009, 07:26 PM
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Re: Need advise
I lubed the crap out of mine. Be careful after you do it though....my hood flys open when I pop the latch now
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03-29-2009, 10:59 PM
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Re: Need advise
cool thanks everyone! Saving money sounds good to me!
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03-29-2009, 11:03 PM
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Re: Need advise
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03-30-2009, 03:30 AM
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