DIY Hood Gas Spring

[churp]

For the DIY'er that wants to save a buck and doesn't want to drill holes in his Yaris when installing a hood gas cylinder....here's a solution:

Tools needed for installation:
1/2" open or box end wrench
12 mm socket
14 mm socket
ratchet w/extension

Purchased items from MSC Industrial Supply (online):
MSC #: 00483743----------------$15.43----- 30# cyl w 7" stroke
MSC #: 32912198---2@.72-----$1.44------- ball stud
MSC #: 32912206---2@.24-----$0.48 -------retainer clip
total---------------------------------$17.35

Misc. items:
5/16" nut....2 req'd
5/16" lock washers....4 req'd

Fabricated items: (see pics for clarification)
upper bracket.............1" angle aproximately 3" long with 2 holes (5/16" and 7/16" diameter)
lower bracket............1/4" X 1" X 9" steel,with 2 holes (5/16" and 7/16" diameter) the 1st one 6" from the bend and the 2nd 1.5" from the bend.

NOTE: Cylinder is positioned wrong in most of these pic's. The shaft always attaches to the lower bracket while the cylinder (black) attaches to the top bracket.

[churp]

Picture of hood in up position added.

[brickhardmeat]

That's awesome, way to engineer!:w00t:

[yrsdrgn]

That's awesome, way to engineer!:w00t:

x2. Homebrewed mods FTW ^^

[drscam]

Looks great. Nice job. The strut is upside down. Struts are filled with oil which is located in the black section. This same oil is used to lubricate the silver shaft. The position you have placed the strut, this cannot be achieved due to gravitational constraints.

[churp]

Looks great. Nice job. The strut is upside down. Struts are filled with oil which is located in the black section. This same oil is used to lubricate the silver shaft. The position you have placed the strut, this cannot be achieved due to gravitational constraints.

Noted this after posting the thread, when taking these pictures accidentaly put it on wrong. The shaft side always goes on the lower bracket, with the cylinder (black) on the top...instructions that are given in the MSC catalog. Thanks.

[Chris07LB]

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[vodkalush]

very nice, i've been meaning to get around to doing this one. :thumbsup:

[YamilR]

Since I can't fabricate from aluminum parts and I'm pretty sure about others in the same situation, why don't you fabricate and sell to us?

[cali yaris]

x 20

[churp]

Since I can't fabricate from aluminum parts and I'm pretty sure about others in the same situation, why don't you fabricate and sell to us?

These ar just steel painted to show up better, aluminum could be done but may need to be heavier material. PM's with questions are welcome.

[yrsdrgn]

Maybe a DIY kit? Since you're comfortable buying from that company maybe you should buy a bunch of the required products and then charge us for the kit and/or shipping? If you do, be sure to post something in the Classifieds section ^^

[slothman86]

sweet work! and cheap too

[Black Yaris]

He would have to become a supporting vendor of Yarisworld first and pay a fee, same reason my Group buy was shut down

[brickhardmeat]

unless we did it all under the table and on the blackmarket of the yaris underworld, then we could do whatever we wanted, I got pay pal I got e-mail, and damnit I'm an American:wink:

[Doc Zaius]

Support your board!! This is an amazing free resource!

If churp has to pay a fee to become a sponsor, then that can hopefully recovered by raising the price a few bucks. Isn't life so much fairer for all when we play by the rules! :biggrin:

[Chris07LB]

Lets not bitch about vendor fee's, when the owners will give you a one month fee of $35 to push your product.

PM the owners here for a list of vendor fee's.

[brickhardmeat]

I don't think Churp has any interest in becoming a vendor anyway. I think he just made a DIY. I have to be careful about joking around here. I forget sometimes. Jezuz Krizt.

[drscam]

He would have to become a supporting vendor of Yarisworld first and pay a fee, same reason my Group buy was shut down


Incorporate the fee in the selling price of your product.

[Edd]

There's no point, by the time he incorporates the fee, the money for him to buy postage supplies, the petrol for running around and a little for himself, we may as well just order the stuff ourselves. It's not like it's hard to track down.
Excellent DIY by the way. :smile:

[Chris07LB]

I don't think Churp has any interest in becoming a vendor anyway. I think he just made a DIY. I have to be careful about joking around here. I forget sometimes. Jezuz Krizt.

Did i quote you? No.

Therefore my statment wasn't directed at you.

Was stating how cheap it is to become a vendor....

[vodkalush]

people calm down

[Chris07LB]

Dont worrie, WE are not a bunch of pussies here.. we can talk to each other without getting all offended.

[vodkalush]

good. I hope soo.... I've seen where these things have gone in the past....


but once again, great DIY and I'll be doing this one at the same time as my oil catch can

[Chris07LB]

Im sure I can even whip up a bunch of these brackets for guys at no cost at all.

Maybe even do a DIY just on how to make them, so guys can go out and do everything themselves.

[vodkalush]

that sounds like a rite good idea

edit: I like the DIY on the bracket making :thumbsup:

[brickhardmeat]

Did i quote you? No.

Therefore my statment wasn't directed at you.

Was stating how cheap it is to become a vendor....

Nope you didn't. Just covering my ass.:laugh:

[churp]

I'm awaiting a return PM from YarisBeuler...before I comment anymore. Hang on I PMed him early today.

[falkor_99]

It looks really good, but isnt there a better spot for it. It looks like it gets in the way.

[brickhardmeat]

It looks really good, but isnt there a better spot for it. It looks like it gets in the way.


of?

[churp]

Guess I'm going to ask the members their opinion. I got a quote today on having the brackets fabricated....laser cut/bent on a press brake/and powder coated black (would be professional looking). I am currently not a business, but I PMed Yaris Bueler and after all day haven't heard back from him on forum rules (vacation?). So far I have no idea how many people would be interested in purchasing these brackets (priced according to quantity), but if anyones interested say so for a group buy or whatever...and if anyone knows where to find any forum rules, also let me know (probably in front of my face but I'm gettin old so I have an excuse). I'm not quoting a price because I don't know the rules!!!!

[BailOut]

I wish you good luck regarding hearing back from Yaris Bueller. Months ago I sent him 2 PMs and 2 emails and never heard a word back. I don't think eTiMaGo has heard from him for a long time, either.

[churp]

There should be a listing of forum rules somewhere....anyone have an idea where? Would anyone need to be supporting sponser if they could list their products in the classifieds? Are the classifieds open to anything Yaris related? What are the group buy rules? Gues I'll repost this in the questions remarks section.

[cali yaris]

I'll buy a set, so count me in, group buy or not.

[curik]

I'm in also!

[churp]

Doesn't look like a lot of interest for the laser cut brackets w/powder coat...so I won't pursue it at $10/set for a qty of 50 sets. But if anyone wants I could hand bend/drill/paint a limited few for a similar cost. PM me only I'm not going to post anymore on this thread.

[Chris07LB]

YB is a good guy, he should reply back direct with a list of vendor prices like he has done for myself and others in the past. :cool:

[Wayside]

This is definitely a great DIY. $80 for the Redline counterpart does seem a little steep.

One thing I will say is that the way the Redline unit mounts looks a lot more professional.
Having the cylinder run the length of the hood seems to give more of a factory look then having it run the length of the engine compartment.

Maybe it’s just me???

[Chris07LB]

The redline kit is just as easy to... ahem... cough....copy!. :wink:

[churp]

This is definitely a great DIY. $80 for the Redline counterpart does seem a little steep.

One thing I will say is that the way the Redline unit mounts looks a lot more professional.
Having the cylinder run the length of the hood seems to give more of a factory look then having it run the length of the engine compartment.

Maybe it’s just me???

IMO the Redline kit is a good buy.....and $80 isn't a bad price, if you're in the business there has to be a markup, or you won't be there for long. Actually Redline would have to charge more if they had to custom make brackets. The purpose of this DIY is to show everyone that the low tech items can be done by most anyone that wants to aquire the pieces on their own....plus to show an alternative mounting method that wouldn't require drilling panels of your car.

And Chris had a comment about ...ahem...copying. Patents and copyrights are a little more complex than simply buying readily available parts and puting them togeather. Something that is low tech can be easily built by anyone that will take the few minutes required to search for the individual items. Sometimes the kit dealers can sell cheaper than you can buy the individual pieces by buying in mass quantities, just not in this case.

[Chris07LB]

And Chris had a comment about ...ahem...copying. Patents and copyrights are a little more complex than simply buying readily available parts and puting them togeather. Something that is low tech can be easily built by anyone that will take the few minutes required to search for the individual items. Sometimes the kit dealers can sell cheaper than you can buy the individual pieces by buying in mass quantities, just not in this case.


FYI - I built mine the same as theirs with parts gathered from the local auto parts store, for under 30 bucks.

"Low tech?" Dont make a hood lift sound like rocket science.

[joey1320]

great diy. will start looking for the parts tomorow. thanks!

[churp]

FYI - I built mine the same as theirs with parts gathered from the local auto parts store, for under 30 bucks.

"Low tech?" Dont make a hood lift sound like rocket science.

That's exactly what I mean.....hood lift is very low tech. And like you say Chris, their method is cheaper/easier than mine, just purchase the parts and drill a couple holes. I just don't like holes in my Black Betty.

[Chris07LB]

That's exactly what I mean.....hood lift is very low tech. And like you say Chris, their method is cheaper/easier than mine, just purchase the parts and drill a couple holes. I just don't like holes in my Black Betty.

Sorry, I miss understood.