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Description
This kit converts the hood hinges on a 1973–1987 Chevy or GMC squarebody from the factory springs to gas struts. The struts damp the hood on the way up and on the way down, so it opens and closes smoothly instead of fighting a tired spring.
Features
- Stabilus struts.
- Laser cut steel mounting plates.
- All required hardware included.
- Full color detailed instructions.
- Improves alignment, mounting, rigidity and support over the factory springs.
Choose your option
- 1973–1980
- 1981–1987
Fitment notes
All WAM Rods kits are designed for use with steel hoods only.
Kits for other years are on the hood strut kits page.
Truck compatibility and specs
Fits these trucks
1973–1987
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
- WAM-HS7387
- Material
- Raw Steel, Stainless Steel
- Brand
- WAMRODS
- Interior / Exterior
- Exterior
- Weight
- 0.9 kg
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Installation
The kit includes everything needed to convert your hood hinges from the old style spring to a gas strut: the struts, laser cut steel mounting plates, all required hardware and full color detailed instructions.
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Hood Strut Kit (Hood Shock) - 73-87 Chevy Squarebody Truck
Common questions
What comes in the kit?
Stabilus gas struts, laser cut steel mounting plates, all required hardware and full colour instructions - everything needed to convert the factory spring hinges to gas struts.
Will it work with a fibreglass hood?
The kit is designed for steel hoods only.
How do I know it fits my truck?
This part is listed for 1973–1987 Chevy and GMC Blazer, C10, C20, C30, Jimmy, K10 and others. 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.
Can I install this myself?
It is designed for an at-home install. Read the fitment notes and the Installation tab on this page before you start for anything that needs drilling, trimming or welding, and where an installation guide or video exists for the part it is linked there.
Still not sure? Contact us before you order.
great product and service
Bringing the hood springs into the modern era. Hopefully bent hoods are a thing of the past!