Description
If you are looking to upgrade from the factory hood springs on your 1947-1954 GMC/Chevy truck to a more modern and better functioning product, the LS Fab Hood strut kit is what you need. This kit eliminates the the factory springs which cause so many issues while trying to align and mount these hoods. They provide some much needed rigidity and support to the hood and function much nicer and smoother than the factory springs.
Kit Includes:
2 – Firewall 3/16″ Stainless Steel Mounting Brackets
2 – Hood 3/16″ Stainless Steel Mounting Brackets
2 – Heavy duty, black sealed bearing gas struts
4 – 5/16″ Gas strut ball studs
All required mounting hardware
LS Fab Hood Strut Kit comes with 3/16″ laser cut and precision formed mounting brackets for the firewall and hood. The firewall brackets mount directly to the factory hood spring holes but with provided stainless steel button head hardware. The hood bracket will require (2) 1/4″ holes to be drilled in the hood edge for mounting. We recommend the first mounting hole to be 5.75″ forward of the rear hood bumper rubber. The second hole will be 5″ on center from the first hole and toward the front of the truck. Please refer to last image for reference.
*Hood Strut Kits are designed for factory hoods and have not been tested with aftermarket or fiberglass hoods. Be aware that the strut strength may be too much or not enough if using a non stock hood. Adjustment of the hinges and latch may be required depending on your prior setup before installing the strut kit. If you did not have factory style spring previously on the hood, there is a good chance the hood will need to be adjusted and aligned after install. Please see install video below for assistance installing.
Clay herron (verified owner) –
5 stars from me. Easy install, quality parts, and works like it should. Even solved some of my hood alignment issues caused by the old springs.
Cody Hammer (verified owner) –
5 stars here in Texas. Price is great compared to other kits. Quality is great. Installation was pretty simple. Only thing, and it’s nothing to do with the kit, I called LS for advice. If your hinge is worn out you’ll have some trouble with the rear of the hood. But that was simple enough as well
Jim Masi –
Great product. Extremely easy install, great instructions and hood fit was great. Highly recommend, great product for the price.
Kris Hauser –
Thank you again for your support. Glad you are happy with the product!
Wayne Johnson (verified owner) –
Easy peasy install and my hood fits better than old stock springs