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Bob Eyres · 08-03-2021

Hydraulic Hood Openers

Early C4?s had two hydraulic assist supports attached to brackets on the hood and frame.
I don?t know why that design was discontinued.
I think the attachment points are still there on our 90-95 cars.
I saw a YouTube segment where a guy with a C4 popped the latch and lifted the hood with two fingers. This caught my attention.
Have any of you guys done a conversion to this system? I see the hydraulic supports on Amazon, but before I start ordering parts it would be good to know what all is needed, sources, best prices and quality, tips.
TIA
After owning this 91? for 27 years my right arm has developed nicely, but enough is enough. LOL

08-03-2021	#1
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Hydraulic Hood Openers Hydraulic Hood Openers Early C4?s had two hydraulic assist supports attached to brackets on the hood and frame. I don?t know why that design was discontinued. I think the attachment points are still there on our 90-95 cars. I saw a YouTube segment where a guy with a C4 popped the latch and lifted the hood with two fingers. This caught my attention. Have any of you guys done a conversion to this system? I see the hydraulic supports on Amazon, but before I start ordering parts it would be good to know what all is needed, sources, best prices and quality, tips. TIA After owning this 91? for 27 years my right arm has developed nicely, but enough is enough. LOL __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft. Last edited by Bob Eyres; 08-03-2021 at 04:54 PM.