Damn OEM hood supports

BobKWJ · 11-06-2004, 05:49 PM

I bought new ones about a year ago and already they are beginning to fail on cold, windy days. I think they cost about 30 bucks each from the dealer. Has anybody found a good source of reasonably priced supports that last?

milous · 11-06-2004, 05:58 PM

Are they the newer style revised versions with the blue (left) and red (right) stickers?

BobKWJ · 11-07-2004, 02:08 AM

Old style. What's the difference?

Avid · 11-07-2004, 11:49 AM

Vise grips work well

BobKWJ · 11-07-2004, 12:37 PM

I've done that before. It's not my style. After the shaft gets chewed up it starts to leak and make a mess. And you need vice grips handy every time you open the hood. I've been using a shower curtain rod when I work on the Jeep. The kind that is about 1 inch diameter with a heavy spring in it and you can twist adjust it to any length you need. That saved my neck a few times on windy days.

shelbyluvv · 11-07-2004, 07:24 PM

all MOPAR parts com with a 12/12K warranty. Check and see how old they are. You may just get a new set for $free.99

BobKWJ · 11-07-2004, 07:34 PM

Thanks, but no receipt. I'm sure it's been over a year.

az_laredo · 11-07-2004, 08:21 PM

I have been looking for the same part, i went to autozone and they said they have no part number or appear on the computer.

I need to take one off so i can compare to others in the store.

milous · 11-08-2004, 06:57 PM

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-=- originally posted by BobKWJ -=-
Old style. What's the difference?

"New and improved", or so I am told... have not heard of any problems yet with the new ones and they went in to production almost two years ago.

fixer5000 · 11-08-2004, 07:05 PM

bob...this is what we get for living in the cold...ive had the newer style ones for about 6 months so far....hood aint hit me in the head yet and you know how windys its been...steve

drcookie · 11-08-2004, 07:07 PM

That sucks !!! I replaced mine about 6 monts ago. I got the blue and the red ones as well.
Hopefully they won't fail 6 monts later.

How do you tell whether they are the "new and improved" or the "old and lame" ones ?

milous · 11-08-2004, 07:33 PM

Quote:

-=- originally posted by drcookie -=-
That sucks !!! I replaced mine about 6 monts ago. I got the blue and the red ones as well.
Hopefully they won't fail 6 monts later.

How do you tell whether they are the "new and improved" or the "old and lame" ones ?

The "old and lame ones" did not have the blue and red stickers (the stickers add a little extra strength).

ssimpson6 · 11-09-2004, 10:22 AM

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-=- originally posted by milous -=-
Are they the newer style revised versions with the blue (left) and red (right) stickers?

Stupid Question But - Is that blue (left) driver side red (right) passenger?

transam7 · 11-09-2004, 11:00 AM

Bought the new styled color ones off ebay for $30 for the pair. Thats half off of the dealer price. Check ebay.

BTC · 11-09-2004, 03:24 PM

I need to get new ones myself. Personally, I think Chrysler should have to pay for this "repair". I have a 2001 and mine have been failing for 2 years, at least.

Jim Hef · 11-09-2004, 03:27 PM

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-=- originally posted by ssimpson6 -=-
Stupid Question But - Is that blue (left) driver side red (right) passenger?

The stupid answer is that they are labeled left and right with the stickers!

Jeff01Lmtd · 11-09-2004, 03:30 PM

I had mine replaced under the extended warranty about 6 months ago. I had them replace the rear hatch struts as well, as the were not a strong as I thought they should be. Make no mistake about it, DC will not make any money off my extended warranty.

BTC · 11-09-2004, 06:00 PM

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-=- originally posted by Jeff01Lmtd -=-
I had mine replaced under the extended warranty about 6 months ago. I had them replace the rear hatch struts as well, as the were not a strong as I thought they should be. Make no mistake about it, DC will not make any money off my extended warranty.

I wonder if my extended warranty will cover that.

I haven't experienced any problems with my rear hatch.

BobKWJ · 11-09-2004, 06:03 PM

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-=- originally posted by transam7 -=-
Bought the new styled color ones off ebay for $30 for the pair. Thats half off of the dealer price. Check ebay.

Who was the seller? I could do a search on the seller's other items or contact them directly.

DRyanWilson · 11-09-2004, 06:14 PM

I got them from an auto parts store? Bought/ Installed for $70.

11-06-2004, 05:49 PM	#1
BobKWJ HEY LOOK AT ME!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Clark's Cove, MA Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Damn OEM hood supports I bought new ones about a year ago and already they are beginning to fail on cold, windy days. I think they cost about 30 bucks each from the dealer. Has anybody found a good source of reasonably priced supports that last? __________________ If you're not living on the edge... you're taking up too much space.

11-07-2004, 02:08 AM	#3
BobKWJ HEY LOOK AT ME!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Clark's Cove, MA Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Old style. What's the difference? __________________ If you're not living on the edge... you're taking up too much space.

11-07-2004, 12:37 PM	#5
BobKWJ HEY LOOK AT ME!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Clark's Cove, MA Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've done that before. It's not my style. After the shaft gets chewed up it starts to leak and make a mess. And you need vice grips handy every time you open the hood. I've been using a shower curtain rod when I work on the Jeep. The kind that is about 1 inch diameter with a heavy spring in it and you can twist adjust it to any length you need. That saved my neck a few times on windy days. __________________ If you're not living on the edge... you're taking up too much space.

11-07-2004, 07:24 PM	#6
shelbyluvv I DRIVE A DODGE OMNI!!!1 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	all MOPAR parts com with a 12/12K warranty. Check and see how old they are. You may just get a new set for $free.99 __________________

11-07-2004, 07:34 PM	#7
BobKWJ HEY LOOK AT ME!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Clark's Cove, MA Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, but no receipt. I'm sure it's been over a year. __________________ If you're not living on the edge... you're taking up too much space.

11-06-2004, 05:58 PM	#2
milous Registered Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nottsure, Wair (6.1 liters NW of Wairemi) Posts: 4,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Are they the newer style revised versions with the blue (left) and red (right) stickers?

11-07-2004, 11:49 AM	#4
Avid Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 4,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vise grips work well

11-07-2004, 08:21 PM	#8
az_laredo Registered Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Phoenix arizona Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been looking for the same part, i went to autozone and they said they have no part number or appear on the computer. I need to take one off so i can compare to others in the store. __________________ 2001 WJ Laredo. Alpine headunit, Alpine Ipod Interface, XM radio,PIAA low and high beams.

11-08-2004, 07:05 PM	#10
fixer5000 the logical one Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 3 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts	bob...this is what we get for living in the cold...ive had the newer style ones for about 6 months so far....hood aint hit me in the head yet and you know how windys its been...steve __________________ 99 grand cherokee...mine 98 grand cherokee...wifes nothing special just jeeps..... "GET THERE FAST BUT ARRIVE ALIVE " automation is the future of manufacturing in the USA... if youre a box packer youre screwed. get educated now

11-08-2004, 07:07 PM	#11
drcookie Registered Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California Bay Area Posts: 467 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That sucks !!! I replaced mine about 6 monts ago. I got the blue and the red ones as well. Hopefully they won't fail 6 monts later. How do you tell whether they are the "new and improved" or the "old and lame" ones ? __________________ 2000WJ 4.0 I6, 4WD-SelecTrac, Taupe with 26F Option Package. K&N drop-in air filter. PowerAid's TB Spacer. Kolak Exhaust System --- Carsound cat, Flowmaster 70, Mike Leach 3" tailpipe.

11-09-2004, 11:00 AM	#14
transam7 Registered Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bought the new styled color ones off ebay for $30 for the pair. Thats half off of the dealer price. Check ebay. __________________ 1999 Silver Grand Cherokee V8 Limited bought new will never sell. Upgrades: Overland wood trim, wood steering wheel, white gauges and chrome rims, Halo headlights, Tinted windows, Intake, Kolak MX-6 Shocks + 04 caliper upgrade. Coming soon: Up Country Springs, Addco Anti-roll bars, Skid Plates, Tow Hooks. Rain Sensing upgrade coming soon. Any info about the RS upgrade please send.

11-09-2004, 03:24 PM	#15
BTC Registered Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lansing, Michigan From: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I need to get new ones myself. Personally, I think Chrysler should have to pay for this "repair". I have a 2001 and mine have been failing for 2 years, at least.

11-09-2004, 03:30 PM	#17
Jeff01Lmtd Registered Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 186 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had mine replaced under the extended warranty about 6 months ago. I had them replace the rear hatch struts as well, as the were not a strong as I thought they should be. Make no mistake about it, DC will not make any money off my extended warranty.

11-09-2004, 06:14 PM	#20
DRyanWilson Registered Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,416 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got them from an auto parts store? Bought/ Installed for $70. __________________ 2007 WK Laredo Light Khaki Pearl Coat, Pecca Leather Seating (Puddy Color), 3.7L, QuadraTrak I 4WD, Sirius Satellite Radio, Viper 3000 Security, 30% tint, heated mirror upgrade. 112,000 MILES RETIRED 6/30/07: 1999 WJ Laredo 4.0 w/Rusty's 2.5" Suspension Lift, Stillens, 245/75/R16 Bridgestone Dueler Revos, Racho 5409 SS, K&N Drop-In Filter, 148K. RB4, Blaupunkt 3.5" Tweeter/Midrange Upgrade.

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