hello im looking for the appropiate name for the things that holds the hood, everycar is got two one on each side, please help me
2007-01-29 10:56:57 · 9 answers · asked by crazygirl123 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a "Hood Hinge".
2007-01-29 11:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by slthrelk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hood struts. They will resemble a bicycle pump without the handle and only smaller in size. Not all cars are featured with this hood support system. Most cars still use the hinge styled supports.
2007-01-29 11:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by Floridagrown 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hood supports
2007-01-29 11:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hood struts. most auto parts stores should have them in stock. not hard to install. 5 minutes a side.
2007-01-29 12:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one on my van is called a prop rod. it's says so under the hood
2007-01-29 11:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by valerie t 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are called pistons..hood pistons..you can buy them at any auto parts store ..and they are easy to replace the just pop off once you remove the safety tab..
2007-01-29 11:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by Kingofreportedabuse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your hands? YUK, YUK,
you mean those pressurized thingy's that look like small shock absorbers, right?
Don't know WHAT their real name is.......let me check......
FOUND IT! they're called hood struts
http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog2/Exterior/hood-struts.htm
2007-01-29 11:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hood prop.
2007-01-29 12:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate when I know what it is, but can't think of the name.
Gas filled lifter cylinder thingy.....?
ADDED....... lift strut?
2007-01-29 11:06:03 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋