does anyone make an aftermarket hood shock for the 2003 g sedan. i hate the arm that you have to manually use to hold the hood open. will any aftermarket shock work, with is their a specific one?

I could never figure out why a 40,000 dollar car has a stick to hold the hood up...

I've seen a few websites that have 'em, but it was a little expensive for underhood convenience.

would you happen to remember these websites. just want to have a look and see what i'm willing to spend.

Here ya go! $120, and you have to modify the resin on the hood...

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3123

I just replaced a set on my Maxima. I would really prefer a hood rod. Hood shocks are just more parts to go bad and need replacing at some point. They cost me a little over $100 shipped, but that's $100 I could have spent elsewhere for something I'll have little real need for. A hood rod does the job just fine and is not worth the extra cost of replacement to me. Granted they should last a while, I really wouldn't care if a car had them or not. Definitely not worth the money and effort IMO.