Steeda Hood Struts Question

[stevegt]

It appears you have to disconnect the right side strut to get the battery cover off leaving you with only one strut holding the hood up. Has anyone tried to slot out the battery cover so you can get it off without disconnecting the strut? Just seem like a pain halving to do that when checking, disconnecting or replacing the battery.

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[Silver Bullitt]

That's exactly what I did. I can't believe they don't suggest that in the instructions. I just cut a little V slot to the edge so you can get the battery cover over the strut. Here's a pic of mine (sorry for the pic orientation, couldn't figure out how to fix it).

 

[stevegt]

Looks good! The V notch looks better than a 7/8” wide slot to the outside like I was thinking. Thanks for the idea!

 

[Jetnoise]

These worth buying?

 

[15GTCA]

I have the Redline struts, but i did the exact same thing. I cut the cover so i can remove it without taking off the strut.

 

[tj@steeda]

Here is an install video - in case there are any questions:

 

[goldengooner]

Here is an install video - in case there are any questions:

I have the above, have never had any issues, and the battery cover has been off a few times, and like your's i am a Lefty

 

[Silver Bullitt]

These worth buying?

Yes.

 

[ANGST]

These worth buying?

Having owned an e36 BMW , and dealing with replacing hood struts all the time , I am biased to say "no"

 

[Draklia]

These worth buying?

In my opinion... also no.

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