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Counterbalanced hinges under hood won't hold hood up.

heidicombs
August 19th, 2006, 01:25 AM
The counterbalanced hinges that are suppose to hold the hood up aren't working, Is there a trick to tripping them?

MarkVIII93
August 19th, 2006, 01:41 AM
The counterbalanced hinges that are suppose to hold the hood up aren't working, Is there a trick to tripping them?
counterbalanced hinges? maybe the hood struts are worn out?

Moes8
August 19th, 2006, 07:24 AM
The counterbalanced hinges that are suppose to hold the hood up aren't working, Is there a trick to tripping them?


what kind of car are you talking about?
we dont have counterbalanced hinges on our mark viii.

segxr7
August 19th, 2006, 03:32 PM
These cars have hood struts, and they do wear out over time. Most parts stores should have them in stock or be able to order them for you. Should be around $50-70 for both IIRC.

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