Hood strut defect?

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Hey guys, I finally got around to replacing my hood struts about 2 months ago, with the following part:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=119047

MONROE Part # 901206

Last weekend I filled up with gas, and my hood won't stay up anymore. I did notice a few days before that, when messing around under the hood, when I closed it, I heard a 'hissing' sound from the driver side lift support... Is this a common problem with Monroe, or did I just get a dud (or two)?
 
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I put a pair of Monroe's on the Expedition. That's a big ass heavy hood and they're doing fine months later - I suspect you just got a dud.
 
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I'm certainly not doubting that they're a good strut, with both attached they damn near take the hood out of your hands if you're not prepared (when raising the hood)... Must just be a dud. Seems I'll get to test their customer service here soon... I'll let you guys know how that goes. :)
 
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OneJArpus;1597000 said:
I got my hood & hatch struts from RA and no issues. Its been a few months and ive been opening and closing them both fixing my supra LOL
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Which ones did you get? Heard one of the hatch ones leaking out last night, seems like Monroe just might not like our pig cars much.

whitemike;1597034 said:
I bought a 2-pack from some other place, one was DEAD when i got it. Called them up, they next day'd me another PAIR. Great service. The new pair has been on my car a while now with no issues.

Place was.. http://www.autopartsbylou.com/

Just for you guys info :)
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Good info man, thanks!
 
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