Jeff 993TT

I replaced my front hood shocks yesterday. Now the hood actually raises on it's own power and I don't have to use my head to prop open the hood! YEAH!!

I did noticed that the existing part # on my car was a 964 part ( 964.511.331.00 ). This part looked idenical to the 993 part number, execpt for the ball joint.

Not a big deal, but I thought I'd just point out this difference to you guys.

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Dudley

Jeff,

I found the same struts on my Cab two weeks ago.
At first I thought I might have ordered the wrong part, thanks for the pictures.

Dave

esb97targa

I am about to tackle this project myself. I was searching for the part numbers for both the front and rear shocks, but, no luck. Any help would be appreciated. I am still trying to search as I type this.

Tim Ashfield

Front decklid shocks are 993.511.331.00 not sure on the rear.

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bet

Engine lid: 911-512-331-01
Hood: 993-511-331-00

96P993

is the # for the rear for TT or NA??? I need something that can hold up a Gemballa wing, not sure the regular shocks can pull that off

bet

Chris,

I remember a thread from a long time ago about someone using the heavy duty shocks listed in Peformance Parts catalog. It sticks out because the shocks were made for cars with large wings and the individual installed them on a car with no wing and when he pulled the hatch release it would pop up automatically with some force. I bet if you did an archive search you could find the thread.

Tom W

I bought the heavy duty models for the engine lid from Performance. They work great. I only replaced one of my OEM (the easier right side one) to cure my problem. As I recall, either Robin or EJ replaced both and liked how it popped up on it's own once released.

tom_993

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by bet:
<strong>Chris,

I remember a thread from a long time ago about someone using the heavy duty shocks listed in Peformance Parts catalog. It sticks out because the shocks were made for cars with large wings and the individual installed them on a car with no wing and when he pulled the hatch release it would pop up automatically with some force. I bet if you did an archive search you could find the thread.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">That happened to me as well. I thought I bought the normal shocks, but the rear hood would pop up violently. I took one of the shocks out, and it worked normally. When that shock got old and couldn’t hold the hood up, I swapped it with the one I took out. When this one gets old, I’ll go back to using two worn out heavy duty shocks until they both wear out completely.

Tom
’95 993

EricGT3

Jeff,

I need to replace mine as well. Is it real tricky to do it? Need special tools? How long?

Eric

P.S. Good to see you yesterday. Sorry didn't get to talk to you much. Let's try to get together sometime.

EricGT3

Jeff,

I need to replace mine as well. Is it real tricky to do it? Need special tools? How long?

Eric

P.S. Good to see you yesterday. Sorry didn't get to talk to you much. Let's try to get together sometime.

Jeff 993TT

It's really pretty easy. I could do it in about an hour now ( although it took me about 2 hours the first time). I bet that time would increase exponentially if you were unlucky enough to drop anything.

The only special tool you need is a long skinny screwdriver and a fat a long fat screwdriver to get the old ball joint off. A small metal coat hanger and a pair or needle nose pliers also helps.

If you want to get together sometime, I could walk you through it.

LarryN

I bought the ones from Performance and have not gotten around to installing them yet - took a quick look and it seemed like a PIA. Randall referred me to this DIY:
<a href="http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_hood_strut/911_hood_strut.htm" target="_blank">911 Hood Strut Replacement</a>

This may or may not relate well to a 993, perhaps Jeff can comment. I did buy some hemostats (don't mind adding to the toolbox).
-Larry

Jeff 993TT

Interesting DIY. The 993 ( and probably 964 cars too ) cars have a ball joint at the bottom instead of a pin, so you don't need a hemostat.

The idea about the dental floss is a great tip. A good shop light also helps out.

Btw the DIY for 993/964 cars is here: <a href="http://p-car.com/diy/hoodshock/" target="_blank">http://p-car.com/diy/hoodshock/</a>