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catfish               POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-22-2004 08:52 PM
    
arvin meritor came thru on the hood struts.there is a different division so to speak for the many parts they make.the hood strut division must be one of the better ones,all i got on the window reg was a runaround.im not done with that yet.back to the struts,they sent me 4 pairs different pressures-73lbs are stock.they sent 80lbs-88lbs-93lbs and 105lbs.alley cat and i will install on our cars and test them to see if they last any longer than the stock ones.keep your fingers crossed.many thanks to gary weber at arvin meritor.they look just like the stock ones,but have more pressure. ------------------ This message has been edited by jan bruggeman on 12-22-2004 at 08:56 PM |
SirReal POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville,Md Good ole U.S.A |
posted 12-22-2004 10:08 PM
That's good news. Keep us posted |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 12-23-2004 12:47 AM
Hope they work? |
CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 12-23-2004 06:27 AM
I need a pair also. let me know how it works out and where i can get them. Merry Xmas   ------------------ |
davidjhunter Prowler Enthusiast From:Glendale, Arizonia |
posted 12-23-2004 11:17 AM
JAN /AC Let me know how they work, I just started looking for replacements as mine have given my prowler that droopy nose effect with a slam if I don't watch. dave |
BeWare      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 12-23-2004 10:22 PM
I noticed my second pair in five + years (including the originals) are starting to fade. How much. I have to purchase some anyway so I might as well try these. The cold weather always gives you an early warning. This message has been edited by BeWare on 12-23-2004 at 10:23 PM |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 12-23-2004 10:29 PM
David Head Hunter - email Jan,,,we need one more local test pilot.
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CTProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sherman CT USA |
posted 12-23-2004 10:33 PM
I have a 2002 and mine are shot! Anything would be better then the ones I have. AC you guys have to much sand blowing around out there  The struts once opened should stay up in AZ no problem!! ------------------ |
skuter POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Greensburg, Pa. USA |
posted 12-26-2004 08:59 PM
Keep us informed on these. I would be interested. What is the price? ------------------ |
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Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 12-26-2004 10:38 PM
I really think that if you found shocks that work, they should be FREE from Chrysler. This is a serious issue with a production car and should have been fixed long ago. A hood slamming down on someone's head it could be lethal and at a minimum very very painfull. There should have been a recall long ago. Who has been hit in the head with the hood yet? |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 12-27-2004 06:48 AM
these are prototypes, not for sale.we are testing them to see if they last longer.almost hit in the head once.ruined the hood portion of the frt.end bra.had taken off and laid on the rad.support,turned around and hood slammed shut,putting a hole in the bra. ------------------  This message has been edited by jan bruggeman on 12-27-2004 at 06:51 AM |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 12-27-2004 08:26 AM
I'm on my fourth set of hood shocks. I've had the hood slam on my head. left wrist, right hand fingers resulting in headache, cut on left wrist and no handwriting or gripping for a couple of days. Maybe I shouldn't open the hood so much! |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 12-27-2004 08:34 AM
Well, Marty, if you quit changing the engine, you wouldn't have to have the hood open so much.......this is the fourth engine too, isn't it??  |
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 12-27-2004 08:56 AM
quote: Hey - I am just being thorough and checking the oil level every time I fill upthe gas tank! |
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davidn unregistered Admin Use |
posted 12-27-2004 09:21 AM
quote: orange, Here is the place to go to start a recall.. |
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 12-27-2004 09:31 AM
CJ - what is an engine? I've got a new crank, pistons, & cams. Second set of new heads on it now. My original block was still used to stroke it to 4.0 liters. If you average it all out maybe I am on engine number 2.25! Getting back to the hood struts. Orange - Finding ones that last would be god thing. I doubt seriously if you will be able to get any kind of recall or replacements from DC. It might be a good exercise for you since you are due to graduate from Law School soon, Good luck and keep us posted. |
KOL CAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Palm Beach Gardens,Florida |
posted 12-27-2004 09:41 AM
Marty, SAVE YOUR BODY!!!! INSTALL 97 HOOD PROP 99 HOOD PROP HOLDS THE HOOD UP HIGHER. KOL CAT,Gene |
idive POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Texas USA |
posted 12-27-2004 02:38 PM
I don't know why it would be so hard to have them recalled. The liftgate on my van was recalled because it could fall on people's heads when open. Why is the hood so different. If people notified NHTSA about their injured wrists, fingers, and heads, there might have been a recall already. |
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Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 12-27-2004 02:43 PM
quote: Marty, Finished law school about 2 weeks ago, already started with the bar classes. I think I will find out how to start a recall. It might be an interesting and educational experience. I'll keep you guys posted. This message has been edited by Orange on 12-27-2004 at 03:10 PM |
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prwlyn POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Fred's Lord Of The Looks From:Richmond, Texas USA |
posted 12-27-2004 02:49 PM
CJ, Marty has had so many engines now, they only fasten his hood on with Velcro!! :-) ------------------ |
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 12-27-2004 03:18 PM
quote: Fred - the first time I saw the hood come off it kind of caught my breath. Now I've had every body off at least once and the hood has been off at least a dozen times, it's still no big deal. What do you considered new engine?? The first time I damaged the engine the lower block was still stock and I got new pistons, heads and cams. The next time, the engine got stroked and got a new crank. This last time I got new pistons and new heads again (same cams). So really,how many engines have I had??? |
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Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 12-27-2004 03:23 PM
Filed a complaint. I started a new thread to encourage others to file a complaint as well. Please see the following link for more info: http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/012207.html This message has been edited by Orange on 12-27-2004 at 03:24 PM |
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Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 12-27-2004 03:27 PM
quote: Speaking as someone who has very little experience about engine swapping and engine rebuilding, I would say as long as you have your original block (or at least the part that has the VIN number stamped on it) you still have your "original" engine. |
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CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 12-27-2004 11:55 PM
Marty.........well, we sure know it's not stock anymore! Fred........the velcro.........now there's an innovation! Orange........are you saying that hood shocks should never wear out and would need to be replaced? Are you saying that other vehicles that have hood shocks would not have this happen also? |
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Orange unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 12-28-2004 01:22 AM
This message has been edited by Orange on 12-28-2004 at 01:28 AM |
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