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Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio Registered: Sep 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-08-2004 08:46 AM Well I'm tired of getting knocked in the head. What is the part number and price for the gas struts used to hold the hood up? Bruce H - can you help me with these? Thanks! Kevin ------------------ Kevin A. Black '99 Mostly stock - Borla Exhaust, Tom Mills Bumper Removal Kit, F/R mud flaps, Chrome Shiftknob and Chrome Shifter Bezel. Non-stock permanent grin on my face when driving! Pet? A Cat - a Black Cat of course!
Kozican POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:HOUSTON,TEXAS Registered: Dec 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-08-2004 10:33 AM Kevin,..............................List........Net Part # is 4865310AA....Prop/Gas.....27.25......19.07 Koz This message has been edited by Kozican on 06-08-2004 at 10:35 AM
SPCL-T POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Portland, Maine, USA Registered: May 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-08-2004 11:38 AM If your car is one of the originals, w/ the hood-prop, & you would like to shift to the gas shocks on each side - Tom Mills sells a kit that includes both shocks & associated attaching hardware. But, keep in mind that you will have to alter your firewall by cutting a little off it, for clearance needs of the shocks when the hood is closed. I just double checked his website, and the kit is not listed - so you should call him will produce on for you. You can find his website on the home page for this site. This message has been edited by SPCL-T on 06-08-2004 at 11:43 AM
SuperKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Atlanta, Georgia, USA Registered: Nov 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-08-2004 11:42 AM I'd like to add the hood prop instead of the gas shocks. I know there has been some discussion about this but has anyone found the original hood prop to install on later Kats? Gordon
SPCL-T POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Portland, Maine, USA Registered: May 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-08-2004 11:50 AM Gordon / You can do a search for this topic to find what others have done. I have a very early '99, which had the hood prop. The radiator cover plate has a hole in it, that the hood prop gets inserted into, when the hood is up. The newer Kats do not have this hole. Also, the hood shocks limit the opening of the hood. This prevents you from just using the original stock prop. I have acquired a 2nd radiator cover plate & will have it either polished or chromed during the coarse of the summer. I also plan on getting another hood prop & doing the same to it (chrome), like some others have done. I will experiment w/ the length of the original prop, to see if there is a way of cutting it to allow for the installation to the newer Kats. I try to keep the POA posted.
viperrt POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:La Mesa, CA, USA Registered: Aug 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-08-2004 08:58 PM My '01 Mulholland with 4500 miles is suffering from hood shock failure. Would be very interested in using a rod and trashing the shocks. Bill
SuperKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Atlanta, Georgia, USA Registered: Nov 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-09-2004 04:41 AM Thanks for the info. I can see the problem. Perhaps the home grown variety of hood prop is going to be the fastest solution. I do have an extra set of shocks to put on; I just don't trust them after a bob on the head. Gordon
bruce hazelton Prowler Junkie From:burlington,wi 53105 Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-09-2004 07:51 AM Kevin, the props list for $27.25. POA price $17.99. Bruce
dbudner Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, Ga. USA Registered: Sep 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-09-2004 08:44 AM Bruce, is that for the pair or per? thanks -db
bruce hazelton Prowler Junkie From:burlington,wi 53105 Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-10-2004 08:48 AM Sorry folks, thats each. Bruce ------------------ Parts manager of a S. E. Wisconsin Chrysler/Ford dealership.262-763-9182 8-5 Central. 10% over cost on all parts to POA members. See post under accessories about "luggage rack price reduction".Owner of 01 Mulholland Edition with removed exhaust tip baffles, added front suspension brace, modified door hinge checks for wider opening, built screen insert behind grille to keep bugs from condensor, Mopar front splash guards, Mopar hitch, Weekender-lined with added Mulholland pinstripe and Chrysler wings emblem.
RADCAT RICH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:SUGAR LAND, TX. USA Registered: Dec 2003 Admin Use	posted 06-11-2004 02:13 PM are there any stronger ones avail that will fit with no /or minor mods.??? > i have already replaced mine once and it was last yr, and mine is a 2002 new back then(under dc warranty of course!!!).
Randy Cobb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greensboro, NC Registered: Jul 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-14-2004 09:31 AM I thought the posts about the hood struts going bad was just an isolated couple of incidents & wouldn't happen to my Kat, until..... Saturday, I had detailed my Prowler and was putting on the bra. I was putting the bottom clips on the left side and had my right hand on the top of the side panel when the struts gave away and the hood slammed down on my hand. Nothing was broken, but 3 fingers badly bruised and very sore. I'm gonna come up with some sort of prop for times when I have the hood up for over a couple of minutes. Didn't someone make a prop for use at car shows? ------------------
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-14-2004 10:43 AM Randy - You can purchase a really nice, high quality telescoping hood support brace at Carquest Auto Parts stores. I use mine all the time,,,,head bruises and crushed fingers are not my idea of a fun day.
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: Dec 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-14-2004 05:53 PM quote: Originally posted by Randy Cobb: Didn't someone make a prop for use at car shows? This is what I made, I used 1" x 3/4" aluminum bar, cut 21" long. Wet sanded and polished to look like chrome. On the ends I wrapped some "Funky Foam" - sticky back EVA foam sheet ($.99 per sheet at Hobby Lobby) to protect from scratching and also to hold onto when placing/removing to keep the fingerprints off of it. Added some drill holes for decoration. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-15-2004 12:48 AM I have an early 99 with the stock hood prop and I Chromed it.
Randy Cobb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greensboro, NC Registered: Jul 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-15-2004 09:06 AM Thanks for the responses AC, Pumpkin & Chris. I gotta do something. A messed up hand has seriously curtailed my sex life! ------------------
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie From:Marshall,Mo.65340 Registered: Dec 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-15-2004 11:09 AM quote: Originally posted by Randy Cobb: Thanks for the responses AC, Pumpkin & Chris. I gotta do something. A messed up hand has seriously curtailed my sex life! If you are trained in "One-Handed Typing" on the computer then it won't hurt your sex life too much.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-15-2004 12:42 PM
Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio Registered: Sep 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-16-2004 07:19 AM Advanced Auto Parts (Columbus, OH) has Prowler hood struts for $19.99 each that include a lifetime replacement warranty. I went with a pair of these since they seem to have about a two year life span. I assume most major auto parts stores have these with similar warranties. ------------------ Kevin A. Black '99 Mostly stock - Borla Exhaust, Tom Mills Bumper Removal Kit, F/R mud flaps, Chrome Shiftknob and Chrome Shifter Bezel. Non-stock permanent grin on my face when driving! Pet? A Cat - a Black Cat of course! This message has been edited by kevina on 06-16-2004 at 07:19 AM
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-16-2004 07:53 AM Kevin -are you sure they carry a lifetime warranty on those hood struts? If it doesn't say that on the package, I'd go back to that parts store and get it in writing. I work in auto parts, and I haven't heard of that long of warranty on hood struts before. Not saying you are wrong, just maybe some counterperson told you the wrong info???
Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio Registered: Sep 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-16-2004 08:02 AM Good point AC, but he has it in writing. I guess it is like the "lifetime" shocks and brake pads they sell. I asked the counter man about it, and he said, just bring them in with the receipt (which I always keep anyway) if there is a problem. As an engineer myslef, I guess they figure people will sell the car before they ever have to worry about many of these parts coming back. I don't know if they are as "good" as the OEM struts, but as short as some of these seem to last, could they be any worse?
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-16-2004 08:24 AM Kevin - good deal then! Advance Auto Parts may have a run on those struts soon, lol. Can't be any worse than the OEM vendor makes for DC. You are right, most people either sell the car or lose the sales receipt. Thanks for checking on that,,,,I'll send my friends to Advance
Kevin A POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gahanna, Ohio Registered: Sep 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-18-2004 08:19 AM I picked up the hood props and the receipt has the lifetime replacement listed on it. Sounds like a decent deal if you need them.
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 06-18-2004 08:21 AM quote: Originally posted by kevina: I picked up the hood props and the receipt has the lifetime replacement listed on it. Sounds like a decent deal if you need them. Kevin - can repost the receipt with your credit card number, please.
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA Registered: Feb 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-18-2004 03:18 PM quote: Originally posted by kevina: the receipt has the lifetime replacement listed on it. Sounds like a fantasy from a sit-com, to me (Wonder Years, maybe?) -GRROWL

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