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Description
Pull the inner fenders out of a 1960–1966 Chevrolet or GMC C10 and the hood hinges have to move. This Switch Suspension kit relocates them to the cowl on heavy duty hinges and adds gas struts to carry the hood.
Features
- 3/8" thick hinge arms pivoting on oil-impregnated bushings and high strength shoulder bolts, for accurate, smooth operation.
- Weld-on hood mounting plates with pressed-in lock nuts.
- Black zinc coated, precision CNC cut and TIG welded HRPO steel.
- Made in the USA.
What's in the kit
- Cowl mounted hood hinge kit (pair)
- Weld-on hood mounting brackets (pair)
- Gas assist struts (4)
- Mounting hardware
Choose your option
- Hood hinges only
- Hood hinges and gas struts
- Replacement gas struts only — for anyone who bought the hinge kit on its own, or who needs replacement struts for an existing kit
Fitment notes
Fits GMC and Chevrolet C10 trucks and Suburbans, 1960 through 1966.
Installation instructions (PDF)
Kits for other years are on the hood strut kits page.
Truck compatibility and specs
Fits these trucks
1960–1966
Not sure this is the right part for your truck? Send us your year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order. Not sure what year your truck is? Decode its VIN. Parts from another year on it? Check what swaps.
Specifications
- Part number
- SWIC10
- Material
- Raw Steel
- Brand
- Switch Suspension
- Interior / Exterior
- Exterior
- Weight
- 3 kg
Fits alongside
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Installation
The hinges mount to the cowl, and the hood mounting plates weld on. They come with pressed-in lock nuts so the hood bolts up without chasing loose nuts, and mounting hardware is included.
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Hood Hinge & Strut Kit - 60-66 GMC Chevy Truck
Common questions
When do I need these?
When the factory inner fenders come out. The stock hood hinges mount there, so this kit relocates the hinges to the cowl and carries the hood on gas struts.
Do I have to weld?
Yes, the hood mounting plates weld on. They come with pressed-in lock nuts, so the hood bolts back on without fishing for nuts behind the panel.
What is in the kit?
A pair of cowl mounted hood hinges, a pair of weld-on hood mounting brackets, four gas assist struts and the mounting hardware. Hinges only and replacement struts only are also offered at the top of the page.
How do I know it fits my truck?
This part is listed for 1960–1966 Chevy and GMC C10 and Suburban. The full year, make and model list is in the Truck Compatibility tab on this page. If your truck has been modified, or you are between two of the year ranges we list, send us the year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order rather than after.
How long before it ships?
It is a stock item and generally ships within 1-3 business days. Carrier transit time is on top of that, and larger orders can arrive in more than one box on different days.
What if it is not right for the truck?
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return. The part needs to come back new, uninstalled and in its original packaging - once a part has been trimmed or welded it cannot go back. Return shipping is at your cost, and we ask that returns come by USPS. Made-to-order, sale and clearance items are final sale. The full terms are on our returns page.
Still not sure? Contact us before you order.























Have not tried to install it yet. But looks really good.
Great product! Super quick delivery