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And I'd rather not even have to think about it. Ergo, prop rod.
Posted by: JediJoker (6672) on 2016-11-17 14:59:32 In Reply to: But struts typically last 10-15 years at least. If you're paranoid about one failing carry a spare. posted by ThetaTau87 on 2016-11-17 10:42:06	Share \| Report

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Hood strut failed. Anyone done a prop rod conversion? - JediJoker 2016-11-14 06:38:19 (262 views)
- Leaving the hood not fully open or fully closed will kill them. - ThetaTau87 2016-11-16 11:59:32 (285 views)
- lots of Passats in the yard....buy a good used one for peanuts, will fit just fine - kinderutz 2016-11-16 09:44:43 (224 views)
- You plan on keeping the car another 15 years? Buy oem strut and you won't have to replace it ever - 520 2016-11-14 08:14:20 (235 views)
  - Yes. Prop rods are a PITA and low class. - SloopJohnB 2016-11-15 09:41:39 (247 views)
    - A prop rod is a PITA compared to a strut? On what planet? - JediJoker 2016-11-15 16:38:11 (251 views)
      - The hood is not the lightest out there...having to lift it on your own is PITA itself. My wife...  -  520  2016-11-16 18:24:54 (241 views)
        
        The issue is that struts fail, or at the very least, weaken.  -  JediJoker  2016-11-17 01:19:24 (226 views)
        
        But struts typically last 10-15 years at least. If you're paranoid about one failing carry a spare.  -  ThetaTau87  2016-11-17 10:42:06 (238 views)
        
        And I'd rather not even have to think about it. Ergo, prop rod.   -  JediJoker  2016-11-17 14:59:32 (219 views)
        
        That's your prerogative. Good luck re-inventing the wheel.   -  ThetaTau87  2016-11-17 18:18:39 (213 views)
        
        Clearly. Just sending out a feeler to see if it had been someone else's prerogative first.   -  JediJoker  2016-11-18 04:56:51 (222 views)
  - Planning to keep the car indefinitely. - JediJoker 2016-11-14 13:30:52 (259 views)
    - Chances are good the car will be totaled in an accident in the next 10-12 years. - SloopJohnB 2016-11-15 09:43:06 (242 views)
      - This is true.  -  JediJoker  2016-11-15 16:34:47 (248 views)
        
        +1 I need a prop rod too  -  BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil  2016-11-15 23:14:01 (247 views)
        
        My S6 hood gas struts still work fine on 02S6 with 145K miles.  -  SloopJohnB  2016-11-16 10:47:09 (225 views)
        
        Last forever if you never open the hood!   -  berniebenz  2016-11-16 11:29:22 (210 views)
        
        181k on my allroad. Appears OEM and no records since 23k miles that it was ever replaced.   -  520  2016-11-16 13:26:52 (218 views)

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