hood strut question

[ky0u]

Will an e39 strut work as a replacement for my e30?

[rcsoundn1]

in for an answer as well

[jeffnhiscars]

An e30 hood strut is $11.

Just sayin'

[burlmays9]

Why would you want to do that? haha I mean sure if it's just there try it out or you can buy a replacement for six dollars. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...rut,%20%20Hood

[ky0u]

What's the difference betweem the two posted there?

[jeffnhiscars]

What's the difference betweem the two posted there?

One is OEM and the other is junk and will let your hood drop on your head.

[Roysneon]

One is OEM and the other is junk and will let your hood drop on your head.

But....$5.

[lcoleman]

o'Reillys carries Stabilus, fwiw.

[ky0u]

o'Reillys carries Stabilus, fwiw.

Just called Oreilly's in my area and they don't stock and can't order them for some reason.

Why would you want to do that? haha I mean sure if it's just there try it out or you can buy a replacement for six dollars. http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...rut,%20%20Hood

Sorry, I meant e34, not e39. I just had a spare e34 strut laying around. It seemed like it would fit. It does, but it's a half inch shorter and doesnt seem to be able to hold up the weight of the hood on it's own. I've ordered the strut from the site you gave me. Thanks for the link

[burlmays9]

Just called Oreilly's in my area and they don't stock and can't order them for some reason.



Sorry, I meant e34, not e39. I just had a spare e34 strut laying around. It seemed like it would fit. It does, but it's a half inch shorter and doesnt seem to be able to hold up the weight of the hood on it's own. I've ordered the strut from the site you gave me. Thanks for the link

No problem! It's one of the cheaper sites for parts for our cars and they have great service as well.