Install Hood Struts for 04??

Dick Bellville · 06-14-2007, 11:21 AM

I want to change that stupid bar hood support, better discription, limp noodle, to the 05/06 sturts. I have found the sturts from a dealer, $63.25 ea, but what else do I need for install.
The dealer/parts, didn't know.
Help me out with some addition info, thanks gang.

Dave Price · 06-14-2007, 11:34 AM

Do a search for hood struts
I got my stainlees steel kit from Stephen at LST technologies.
What a great addition to the under hood look.

Dave

UMPIRE13 · 06-14-2007, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Price

Do a search for hood struts
I got my stainlees steel kit from Stephen at LST technologies.
What a great addition to the under hood look.

Dave

Get the LST kit it is all you need..

Dick Bellville · 06-14-2007, 11:46 AM

Where do I find Stephen LST Tech. Is that the web site or Google it?

dingbat · 06-14-2007, 11:51 AM

www.lstechnologies.ca

full lift kit is $185 in black and $325 in stainless plus shipping

Dave Price · 06-14-2007, 11:52 AM

Do a search on Hood Struts (third word on the right above) you will find the LST website.
Dave

UMPIRE13 · 06-14-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dingbat

www.lstechnologies.ca

full lift kit is $185 in black and $325 in stainless plus shipping

Good Job He will fix you up.

WOW_FCTR · 06-14-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Bellville

I want to change that stupid bar hood support, better discription, limp noodle, to the 05/06 sturts. I have found the sturts from a dealer, $63.25 ea, but what else do I need for install.
The dealer/parts, didn't know.
Help me out with some addition info, thanks gang.

The problem that hasn't been mentioned is that you can't just take the '05-'06 struts and attach them to an '03-'04 hood without other hardware, because, I believe, the '05-'06's had part of the strut bracket connectors built into the hood. (I have a problem remembering things, but I think I'm close to right here

)

The LST kit would include the hardware needed to attach to the '03-'04 hoods. The also have struts for the bed cover, if you are unhappy with the way that it opens currently.

mi mztrz · 06-14-2007, 12:07 PM

Mike in az is the man he did an install on Turnheadz in Kingsburg looked Awsome

Dick Bellville · 06-14-2007, 12:15 PM

Thanks, that what I need to know. There has to more than just the struts but I have not found out where I can get a complete kit, or at least some part numbers that I can use.

Dick Bellville · 06-14-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Bellville

Thanks, that what I need to know. There has to more than just the struts but I have not found out where I can get a complete kit, or at least some part numbers that I can use.

I have contacted Steve at LST Tech about a kit. I am waiting for his responce. I hope it is the COMPLETE kit. Stuts alone will not do the job.

WOW_FCTR · 06-14-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Bellville

I have contacted Steve at LST Tech about a kit. I am waiting for his responce. I hope it is the COMPLETE kit. Stuts alone will not do the job.

Yes it is the complete kit....He was selling/installing them in Springfield this week at the first national get together.

Dick Bellville · 06-14-2007, 12:23 PM

Thanks guys. I knew I came to the right place for input.

Scott 0168 · 06-14-2007, 03:58 PM

Its the best $200 you will ever spend!

Ordered and installed the LST struts last month.
I was always going to keep my 03 pretty much stock, but I finally came to the conclusion the "poop" rod

had to go!

grimmye · 06-14-2007, 05:10 PM

My struts from Steve at LS Technologies is the BEST mod I have made so far for comfort and convenince and just plain peace of mind. I also added the rear struts and that too is great. I can't say enough about how good these kits are and Steve is the greatest to deal with. You won'

t go wrong!!!grimmye

RUN ROD RUN · 06-14-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by grimmye

My struts from Steve at LS Technologies is the BEST mod I have made so far for comfort and convenince and just plain peace of mind. I can't say enough about how good these kits are and Steve is the greatest to deal with. You won'

t go wrong!!!grimmye

I'll 2nd that.

Gene Dimock · 06-14-2007, 06:48 PM

L S Tech. has everything. Steve installed mine at Springfield, He' agreat guy and has both black and polished for hood and deck. Look it up on search and get his web site.
Gene Dimock

yellow tub · 06-14-2007, 07:13 PM

So.... Are the hood struts supposed to mearly support the hood or are they supposed to "pop" it up alittle? Mine mearly supports it once I have lifted it.

P.S. mine is an 05

Bruce

tub

GIG'emSSR · 06-14-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Bellville

Where do I find Stephen LST Tech. Is that the web site or Google it?

I have a set of stainless steel struts complete package that I bought from LST & now find because of engine mods I can not use them. Contact me # catesb@verizon.net

RUN ROD RUN · 06-14-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow tub

So.... Are the hood struts supposed to mearly support the hood or are they supposed to "pop" it up alittle? Mine mearly supports it once I have lifted it.

P.S. mine is an 05

Bruce

tub

With LS struts, you give the hood about a 4 - 6 inch lift then it will pop up easly. LS

BYERS · 06-14-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Price

Do a search for hood struts
I got my stainlees steel kit from Stephen at LST technologies.
What a great addition to the under hood look.

Dave

email Stephen at www.lstechnologies.ca or call1-306-229-0179

popsssr · 06-15-2007, 10:35 AM

LST (Steve) installed them on our 04 at Springfield.
Ours lifts the hood up from the lowered position.
They work great and look equally good.
We (03s & 04s) needed this modification. The old prop rod hit the trash can in Springfield.
POPSSSR (TN) Clarence & Carol