hood strut mount

jbuff · Apr 22, 2008

this goes out to anyone who has hood struts/lifts....can you take a pic of your bracket that attaches to the body (lower mount)....im not sure what style bracket i need and also want to know where you guys mount it to. thanks in advance

jess

AFAccord · Jul 7, 2008

Bump for info and pics.

steadypimpin · Jul 7, 2008

yes, this would be a great diy.

AFAccord · Jul 10, 2008

Courtesy of hancockd...

My parts are already on the way to my door step, so if I have time to install them this week, I'll post up a DIY.

swollen_cu · Jul 12, 2008

what parts do you use to do this? Tl parts?

AFAccord · Jul 12, 2008

Um... Accord parts. lol

#13 x 2
#21 x 4

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=ACCORD&catcgry2=2000&catcgry3=2DR+EX+V6&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=ENGINE+HOOD

The bottom mount near the fender looks welded on from the factory, so I'm gonna have a look today to see what I can find to replace it.

AFAccord · Jul 12, 2008

Ran into some issues with mounting the top mount.

Bottom Mount

Both Mounts

Top mount with Strut

Bottom Mount with Strut

Top Mount. As you can see no room to fit a nut and washer up behind that hole. I've got some more researching to do.

Ball Studs

Packing Slip with items highlighted

hancockd · Jul 12, 2008

Damn dude that sucks to hear... I'll check it out and see what insight I can get for you...

Neight · Jul 12, 2008

so i guess you will have to get those bottom mounts off a V6? I have a set of struts already , but didnt know where to get the mounts for the fender. I can;t wait for someone to install them in their 4cyl.

AFAccord · Jul 12, 2008

Hancockd, you might get a shot for us of the top mount with the ball-bolt thingy removed. A flat blade screwdriver do the back of the socket will let the damper separate from the ball, then you can screw it out. I imagine it's a nut welded to the inside of that hole.

Neight, the bottom mounts are welded in place, and I didn't see them on the parts list I posted above. I think it'll just be easier to mount a strong L bracket there. :thumbsup: