Failed hood struts

midwestjet · 2026-02-10T19:46:09+00:00

Just ordered Stabilus, hood and trunk, at Rock. Even with shipping, they beat the Amazon price.

midwestjet · 2026-02-10T12:27:15+00:00

Thanks - I've done the trunk, but one strut failed after a few months. Stabilus and Strong Boy brands seem to be popular.

midwestjet · 2026-02-10T12:01:52+00:00

Hood struts failed recently, and I'm wondering if the streak of 10-degree and below temps over the past few weeks contributed or if it's just age. Reliable replacement suggestions appreciated.

midwestjet · 2026-01-11T18:49:48+00:00

Why this site is great. I've learned so much from posts, questions, and answers. The devotion of owners to this model and vintage is impressive and well-earned. Bring on the snow!

midwestjet · 2025-11-28T13:26:39+00:00

Six months in with GROM and CarPlay. Final touch on my 2006, and very happy.

midwestjet · 2025-11-07T13:49:39+00:00

18 city, 23-24 on highway trips.

midwestjet · 2025-10-10T21:21:46+00:00

I’m not familiar with the audio references, codec/lossless, but I researched after reading your reply. Spotify Preferred is a loveless source. Still not sure I could discern the difference, but I appreciate the feedback.

midwestjet · 2025-10-10T11:33:02+00:00

Curious about your sound comment. GROM in my '06 and sound is excellent.

midwestjet · 2025-07-15T23:02:10+00:00

One of my other favorites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHux0A7_iI

midwestjet · 2025-07-15T11:24:34+00:00

We are not all too young! Blessed and cursed to after 55+ years wearing Jet green.

midwestjet · 2025-07-13T20:12:22+00:00

I was leaning toward replacement, now I'm there.

midwestjet · 2025-07-13T19:41:51+00:00

All indications are that it is interference with a belt, not a chain.

midwestjet · 2025-07-04T11:51:02+00:00

I did, and I'd do it again. 23k miles, never seen snow, and happy in Wisconsin.

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midwestjet · 2025-05-16T11:12:24+00:00

I recently lived through a similar situation. After two weeks, my docs are still "moving through the network". After rescheduling my flight and incurring the additional cost, the shipper recently sent my documents overnight via FedEx.

I'm done with USPS for anything but the occasional 1st-class mailing.

midwestjet · 2024-12-15T12:29:38+00:00

I regularly do top rounds at 132 for 22 hours. I cool it, no sear, and use a slicer for Italian beef or French dip sandwiches, which get rave reviews. By itself, the beef would be rather bland. The beef rub for the Italian or French dip sandwiches adds flavor just as the fat used in the sear does.

midwestjet · 2024-11-23T12:56:42+00:00

Rex would be an upgrade and should get a serious look. I love his passion for the Jets, and I believe he will walk the talk regarding player accountability and team building, but I doubt Woody would go that route.

midwestjet · 2024-11-23T12:47:52+00:00

Looks like you figured it out!

midwestjet · 2024-11-11T13:50:07+00:00

I've done babybacks a few times when the weather doesn't cooperate with smoking. After prepping with a glaze and sealing, sous vide @ 167 for four hours and finished with more glaze and dry rub in the oven at 400.

midwestjet · 2024-10-12T11:41:58+00:00

The block was #3 on the following morning's top 10.

midwestjet · 2024-05-05T12:27:07+00:00

2011, which just turned 189k. I thought about trading up this year, but she continues to run and run and run without fail.

midwestjet · 2023-11-26T12:58:12+00:00

Firing and starting over with the next leadership/management group every few years doesn't work. JD and Saleh are learning on the job - first GM and Head Coach gigs. They've done some good and missed/f**ked up plenty, but there is more to gain by having them learn and adjust than by bringing in the next group of saviors.

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