posted 12-28-2004 05:32 AM                  

When i first got my prowler approximately two and a half years ago with 120 miles on it one of the first things the old owner told me was DO NOT PUT THE HOOD UP AND WALK AWAY FROM IT. Because the hood props were bad, and he just had them CHANGED and these were bad also.

Well for a while i would not check my oil unless i held the hood up with my head, and was almost embarrassed when trying to show off the engine compartment. Has anybody ever had to ask (Hey could you hold up my hood for me?). Until i finally starting using a collapsible hood prop.

Now if we were talking about an EXTREME use or ABUSED part but we are not, the hood props failed miserably from day one as did the replacements. i understand there have been some minor injuries and some damage at least from what i've read. But i could see some one getting Hurt. And then maybe hearing this statement ( HOW DID HE DIE!!!!) LOL LOL

These Hood props should not be like a Quart of milk that has a shelf life and then goes bad a week later let alone starting out as bad milk..

Toys

posted 12-28-2004 07:58 AM                  

1. Weak hood support shocks
2. Crap wheel center caps
3. Poor quality chroming on the wheels
4. Clock springs [also on other DC products]
5. Second generation front shocks
6. Transmission sensors [also on other DC products]
7. Window regulators

I consider these a small part of being able to own a Prowler. I see tens of thousands of cars going through the wholesale auction ring each year, and believe me, all makes and models have their own problems to deal with. I congratulate the old Chrysler Corp. for designing and building our cats

posted 12-28-2004 12:45 PM                  

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Originally posted by toys:

These Hood props should not be like a Quart of milk that has a shelf life and then goes bad a week later let alone starting out as bad milk..

Toys

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posted 12-28-2004 01:17 PM                  

When i first got my prowler approximately two and a half years ago with 120 miles on it one of the first things the old owner told me was DO NOT PUT THE HOOD UP AND WALK AWAY FROM IT. Because the hood props were bad, and he just had them CHANGED and these were bad also.

Well for a while i would not check my oil unless i held the hood up with my head, and was almost embarrassed when trying to show off the engine compartment. Has anybody ever had to ask (Hey could you hold up my hood for me?). Until i finally starting using a collapsible hood prop.

Now if we were talking about an EXTREME use or ABUSED part but we are not, the hood props failed miserably from day one as did the replacements. i understand there have been some minor injuries and some damage at least from what i've read. But i could see some one getting Hurt. And then maybe hearing this statement ( HOW DID HE DIE!!!!) LOL LOL

These Hood props should not be like a Quart of milk that has a shelf life and then goes bad a week later let alone starting out as bad milk..

Toys

I have posted this before and Some People can Laugh but i went out and bought a extendable hiking pole for $9.99.
It works super and looks like it belong's with the car, it closes down to less than 18 inches and extends to 46 inches. It also came in yellow, blue, red, and black colors.

As of lately i have seen extendable car snow brushes that will do the same thing just unscrew the snowbrush.

Until there's a better solution this was me fix.

Toys

posted 12-28-2004 08:25 PM                  

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Originally posted by Simonsez:
I have the good ol "prop rod" on the '97 so if the hood falls on my head I deserve it.

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I have checked with my local dealer about the stock 97 hood prop set up. And he says its No longer available.

posted 03-29-2005 09:43 PM                  

Autozone, Checker, NAPA, Pep Boys, etc,,,,it doesn't matter where. All of those are made by AVM [OEM] hood strut shock for Prowlers. You might get one or two replacement sets from Autozone,,,with the original receipt, but after that they will probably resist free replacements. Just my guess!

posted 03-29-2005 10:09 PM                  

Nice dog

Get all you can out of the that hood strut prop warranty.
Maybe later this year AVM will start making some stronger pressure struts that will last longer.