Hood Lifters (Gas Struts)

[Marccus]

I need new "hood lifters" or gas struts.

Rock Auto lists the SACHS product part# SG304001 for $11.80 each for my '89 SHO.

Dimensions: Compressed length: 14"
Extended length: 20"

They also list Monroe part # 901241 for $12.36 each.

Dimensions: Compressed length: 14.25"
Extended length: 19.625"
Travel: 5.375"


(1) Are dimensions the same but only that SACHS uses nominal dimensions.

(2) There is a comment for the Monroe part that says:

"Exc. w/Elect Connection"

Does this mean that this part number excludes the electrical connection that comes with the part. I wouldn't think "Exc." means Except.

Anyway I don't need an electrical connection so what is this all about?


(3) J.C. Whitney calls them lift supports - gas-charged replacements made by Strong Arm. Part No. ZX133456W for $20.99 each.

Almost twice the cost of the Rock Auto parts.

Anyone have any experience with any of these, which is preferred, or another manufacturer altogether.

I couldn't find any replacements by Ford or Motorcraft.

Thanks.

 

[jthod]

:bump: I've got the same question.

 

[hawkeye18]

I've never heard of any lift struts having electrical connections. Get the Sachs; I believe that's what ford used as OEM anyway. Plus, they're cheaper. I'm sure Sachs is rounding. A quarter inch difference isn't enough to make a difference.

 

[itwonder]

NAPA has them...worked fine on my car. Rockauto is not so cheap anymore bc of high shipping charges.

 

[Marccus]

I'll try NAPA. I've noticed that shipping charges sometimes negate the savings on RockAuto products.

 

[jthod]

NAPA has them...worked fine on my car. Rockauto is not so cheap anymore bc of high shipping charges.

I checked today, $18 A PIECE!!