{"product_id":"datsun-s30-240z-260z-280z-hood-strut-kit","title":"HOOD STRUT KIT | DATSUN | 240Z | 260Z | 280Z","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkillard’s S30 Hood Strut Kit adds gas-strut hood assistance to the 1970–1978 Datsun 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the factory torsion bar setup for a cleaner look and more space behind the grill. The kit frees up room for intercooler placement and reduces obstructions in the airflow path while providing hood assistance through two gas struts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the kit for your Datsun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240Z:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970–1973 Datsun 240Z.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e260Z\/280Z:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974–1978 Datsun 260Z and 280Z, including 2+2 models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth versions include black powder-coated mounting brackets and tumbled raw aluminum backing plates. Select the correct model-specific kit when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo gas struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo backing plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall studs and stainless bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll required mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation requires drilling, removal of the factory torsion bar setup, and removal of one hood hinge pin from each hood hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this kit work with a fiberglass or carbon-fiber hood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included struts are intended for factory steel hoods. If you have a fiberglass, carbon-fiber, or other composite hood, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@skillard.com\"\u003esales@skillard.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering to inquire about softer struts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 260Z\/280Z kit fit a 2+2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 1974–1978 260Z\/280Z version fits both two-seat and 2+2 models.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skillard","offers":[{"title":"240Z (1970–1973)","offer_id":67669224685856,"sku":"S30.7073.HS1","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"260Z\/280Z (1974–1978, including 2+2)","offer_id":67669224718624,"sku":"S30.7478.HS1","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/2998\/4800\/files\/IMG_7045.jpg?v=1791327415","url":"https:\/\/skillard.com\/products\/datsun-s30-240z-260z-280z-hood-strut-kit","provider":"Skillard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}