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The J Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2023 Posts: 23
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:09 am Post subject: Beetle hood gas struts |
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I want to replace the hood hinges on my 74 superbeetle with gas struts. Has anyone done this? I saw some made by Empi, but want to be sure they will work on a 74. Any other recommendations are appreciated. |
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bomberbob Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2015 Posts: 688 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Beetle hood gas struts |
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The hinges, or the springs attached to the hinges? I replaced my springs with struts on my 68 beetle. _________________ 1968 Beetle (storage)
1990 Jetta GLI megasquirted, burning E85 (currently in heavy maintenance)
2004 Jetta turbo GLI
Marion, Iowa |
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The J Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2023 Posts: 23
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:35 am Post subject: Re: Beetle hood gas struts |
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Sorry. the spring part of the hinge. |
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bomberbob Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2015 Posts: 688 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Beetle hood gas struts |
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California Import Parts has a set for 73-79 Supers only, March madness sale cuts 20 bucks off the price. ACC-C10-3395. Come from a European supplier, not sure how they compare to EMPI. _________________ 1968 Beetle (storage)
1990 Jetta GLI megasquirted, burning E85 (currently in heavy maintenance)
2004 Jetta turbo GLI
Marion, Iowa |
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The J Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2023 Posts: 23
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Beetle hood gas struts |
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Awesome, thank you. |
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26787 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Beetle hood gas struts |
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I run the gas springs on my bug,
They work good, but lose pressure after about 5-8 years |
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