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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Hey, does anyone know if they make a pneumatic cylinder kit for the S/T Series hoods so it is easier to open the hood and not have to use the prop rod? I noticed this in Four Wheeler magazine: http://www.hoodlift.com/
I know I am probably crossing a line somewhere by mentioning a JEEP related product, but I am wondering if they make such a product for Blazers/Jimmys.
 
Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ComputerNerdBD
...I know I am probably crossing a line somewhere by mentioning a JEEP related product, but I am wondering if they make such a product for Blazers/Jimmys.
Oh, we'll let it slide this time.
IIRC, there was a thread about this a long time back. I'll take a look.


edit - *Sorry, I couldn't find it.*
 
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:06 AM
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I'm sure there was. Not too long ago if I recall. Someone had done it on a full size, I think, and had referenced a source or someone who had done it on a 1st gen. Might have been on the old gmtruckforum or s10 forum.

I recall being interested, cause I'd like to do that myself.

Something about needing to fit the strut brackets directly to the fenders.

I'll see if I can find the link - if it was on here or on s10.

Found it! http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f137/g...talled-387616/

Thanks to Blanz on s10.

The e-bay link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tchlink:top:en
 

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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Definitely can be done and as Ken links point out, there are ones for sale.

I'm making one for my Rainier out of old rear window supports from a '96 Astro. Integrated switch and all for an underhood light.
 
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Made my "kit" Been on it for over a year with no problems.

http://www.s10planet.com/forum/showt...ht=hood+struts
 
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