Complete Skillard hood strut kit for the 1979–1983 Datsun 280ZX with two struts, upper and lower brackets, ball studs, and installation hardware.
Skillard hood strut kit installed on a Datsun 280ZX, showing the strut and upper and lower mounting points.
Close view of a Skillard hood strut installed on a Datsun 280ZX between the hood hinge and lower mounting bracket.
Close view of the black powder-coated steel lower hood strut bracket installed on a Datsun 280ZX.
Close view of the black powder-coated aluminum upper hood strut bracket installed on a Datsun 280ZX.

Skillard

HOOD STRUT KIT | DATSUN | 280ZX

$155.00
SKU: S130.7983.HS1
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Skillard’s S130 Hood Strut Kit adds gas-strut hood assistance to all 1979–1983 Datsun 280ZX models, including 2+2.

Replace the factory torsion-bar setup for a cleaner appearance and more clearance behind the grill. The added space can help simplify airflow paths and intercooler installations without making assumptions about a specific cooling result or intercooler fit.

Fitment

  • 1979–1983 Datsun 280ZX
  • Fits both 2-seater and 2+2 models

What’s included

  • Two hood struts
  • Two black powder-coated aluminum upper brackets
  • Two black powder-coated steel lower brackets
  • Ball studs
  • Installation hardware

Installation requirements

No drilling or cutting is required. The kit replaces the factory torsion-bar setup and mounts using existing attachment points.

Will this kit work with a fiberglass or carbon-fiber hood?

The supplied struts are intended for factory steel hoods. If you have a fiberglass, carbon-fiber, or other composite hood, email sales@skillard.com before ordering to inquire about softer struts.