Results 1 to 19 of 19

Thread: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

  1. #1
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Red face 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Decided to do the hood strut mod since it's convenient an looks great. Pretty simple task takes about 1/2 hr

    AFTER FUTURE NOTICE THIS MOD WORKS ONLY IF HOOD HINGE IS RISED!!!!!!!!!!


    Things you will need:

    Hood struts from a Acura legend 91-95 (reason why choose these they have a tab an holes already provided)
    10mm or 3/8 ball size M6x1.0 ball stud. Ones provided in kit are to big (m10)

    That's it . Let's get started!!!!!!!

    You want to open your hood. Do one side at a time. Mark your hinges just in case it moves. Once that is done remove the upper bolt an install hood strut an tighen down like shown


    It's opinional to rivet the hole at hood hinge.

    Once that is done we can move down to the fender. You want to remove the 10mm bolt in the center of the fender an install the m6x1.0 ball stud like shown


    Once that is done you can pop hood strut end to ball stud. An your done . You can move to the other side an repeat . Have someone or something support the hood when you install other strut. One strut won't hold.

    When all done you should have something that looks like this.


    That's all she wrote . Your conversion on is complete. Have a beer
    Here's a video for more depth view.

    https://youtu.be/HYFwt_IlwTs
    Last edited by Rendon LX-i; 06-06-2015 at 07:42 PM.


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC



  2. #2
    LX User rushell's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Posts
    178

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    where did u get the ball studs from im doing the same to my 89 sei thanks

  3. #3

    2oodoor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Vehicle
    86 LX JDM B20A
    Location
    Georgia-lina
    Posts
    9,062

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    This is going to be in my top ten favorite mods, great idea!

  4. #4
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    i got mine from ebay.


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

  5. #5
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Quote Originally Posted by 2oodoor View Post
    This is going to be in my top ten favorite mods, great idea!
    I was wanting to this for the longest time. finally just started missing around. I'm surprised no one did this before.


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

  6. #6
    LX User 2ndTimeHondaOwner's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Vehicle
    86 Accord DX four-door sedan
    Location
    Yakima, WA
    Posts
    144

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Thanks for the post. I'm missing the plastic clip for my hood rod and it keeps falling out when the hood is down. I was going to order one till I saw this, now I'm thinking of going this way instead.

  7. #7

    Dr_Snooz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Vehicle
    1989 Accord LX-i
    Location
    Fresno, California
    Posts
    10,638

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Very cool mod!
    Dr_Snooz

    "I like to take hammers, and just break stuff, just break stuff." - Beavis


    1989 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe, 240k miles, MT swap, rear disc swap

    Shop manual downloads available here: CLICK TO VIEW

  8. #8
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Thanks snooz


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

  9. #9
    2.0Si User Hazwan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Prelude
    Location
    Malaysia
    Posts
    3,846

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Cool stuff

    1986 Honda Prelude build thread
    1981 Honda Accord (sold)

  10. #10
    3Geez Veteran
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Vehicle
    88coupe
    Location
    Marietta, Ga
    Posts
    4,084

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    So simple, but yet so smart. Much respect.

    Quote Originally Posted by CAH View Post
    pullin up turbo spoolin fast lookin fly like a 3g like a 3g like a 3g

  11. #11
    SEi User gp02a0083's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Vehicle
    1989 Lx-i Hatchback
    Location
    Jackson, NJ
    Posts
    1,838

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    great writeup on a nice straight forward modification. very nice add to the list of light mods to do

    1989 Accord Lx-i hatchback (current DD project)
    1986 Olds Cutlass 442 clone (never ending project)
    3Geez resident body man
    Owner of Wreck-less auto body

  12. #12

    87roach's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Vehicle
    87 Hatch
    Location
    Summerland, B.C.
    Posts
    1,629

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    This is excellent and I was just thinking about this!

    Thanks for the write up, and it's so simple too! Awesome!
    Andrew.

    My hatch build thread(started in winter of 07).

  13. #13

    87roach's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Vehicle
    87 Hatch
    Location
    Summerland, B.C.
    Posts
    1,629

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    You engine and bay look super slick too man, props!
    Andrew.

    My hatch build thread(started in winter of 07).

  14. #14
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Quote Originally Posted by gp02a0083 View Post
    great writeup on a nice straight forward modification. very nice add to the list of light mods to do
    Thanks man

    Quote Originally Posted by 87roach View Post
    This is excellent and I was just thinking about this!

    Thanks for the write up, and it's so simple too! Awesome!
    Simple is what makes this mod worth while lol. Thanks man


    Quote Originally Posted by 87roach View Post
    You engine and bay look super slick too man, props!
    Thanks I need. Pull engine out an paint if. But still looks ok.


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

  15. #15
    2.0Si User SQ is the SQUAD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Vehicle
    1989 LXI Coupe Kswap, 1989 LXI Bswap
    Location
    Boston MA
    Posts
    2,860

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    went to the junkyard and grabbed a set of lift supports off a 91-95 legend coupe. they dont work. the hindge that attaches to the hood is not flat. i ended up cutting mine with a angle frinder but it does not look as nice, nor do i know how stong it is. i can order a set off ebat for $18 so ill do that. also, on the stock legend lift supports does it have the clip that holds the ball screw on or do you have to just opo it off. i notice that this one does not have the clip.
    Style Quality Uniqueness And Design
    S.Q.U.A.D. Engineering
    www.squadengineering.com

    http://www.facebook.com/squadengineering

  16. #16
    SEi User Shane86's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Vehicle
    86 honda accord lxi 3 door hatchback
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    1,016

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Did you put them up against the hood then put the hood hinge bracket
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	20160830_115857.jpg 
Views:	246 
Size:	70.8 KB 
ID:	7723   Click image for larger version. 

Name:	20160830_115852.jpg 
Views:	249 
Size:	62.8 KB 
ID:	7724  

  17. #17
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    I did not do that but I'm sure that works to. I put mine on the bottom


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

  18. #18
    2.0Si User ShyBoyCA6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Vehicle
    89 Honda Accord Coupe
    Location
    Pacoima, California, United States
    Posts
    3,034

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Nice write up josh good work.

  19. #19
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: 86-89 Accord hood strut conversion Diy

    Thanks bro


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

Similar Threads

  1. 88 Accord Hood
    By Desolate_soul_26 in forum Wanted
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 06-01-2014, 02:54 PM
  2. dc strut bar 86-89 accord
    By 88LXI in forum For Sale
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-13-2010, 02:11 PM
  3. Strut shaft sticking up thru hood (see pic)
    By jigga225 in forum Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 07-26-2006, 09:33 PM
  4. Compressed Hood Conversion
    By MIK3 in forum Interior & Exterior Care
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 05-08-2006, 04:34 PM
  5. Replies: 11
    Last Post: 02-11-2003, 07:38 PM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink