StrongArm 4631 Porsche 944 Hood Lift Support 1983-91, Pack of 1

by Strongarm

Product Features

• Exact fit, OE quality design ensures easy installation and precise operation
• No special installation tools required
• Rubber O-Ring piston seal forces the fluid efficiently through the valving components providing consistent performance
• Patented Multi-Lobe Seal makes gas springs more tolerant to vibration and temperature extremes
• Individually tested for performance and reliability

Product Details

View the installation instructions here [224kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 2.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ALG0MG
• Item model number: 4631
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,890 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

Product Description

StrongArm gas charged lift supports are custom engineered and manufactured beyond industry standards to provide smooth operation and durability. The hardened chromium plated steel shaft is precision ground and polished for superior corrosion resistance and leak free sealing. The self cleaning piston assembly automatically opens during each compression cycle to keep the orifice clear of fluid contaminants and provide smoother operation and reliable performance. Most units also utilize StrongArm's patented temperature compensation module valve which ensures consistent operation even in extreme weather conditions. It does so by compensating for normal gas pressure changes caused by temperature variations. The metallic upper bushing is manufactured with bearing quality precision to provide exact fit with pistion rod and promote a long operating life.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good for 1983 Porsche 944. Will require 2 person install., November 14, 2011

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This review is from: StrongArm 4631 Porsche 944 Hood Lift Support 1983-91, Pack of 1 (Misc.)

My son and I installed these on a 1983 944. He was able to get the pins off the hood but the ball connection requires you to pry a spring clip up a little off the back of the support. A very small flat blade screwdriver works great. After getting both of the old supports off, he installed the ball end of the new supports using the same technique of opening the spring clip by lifting it slightly with the small screwdriver tip. Don't forget to protect your fender with a pad while your working up against the car.

The last part, attaching the supports to the hood is the trickiest. The new supports are too strong to compress by hand. The hood will not lift high enough to allow the pinned end of the supports to go into position for insertion of the pin. (The back corners of the hood will start digging into the windshield trim if you try to over lift the hood, and it still will not be high enough to attach the supports.

The trick is to loosen the bolts that attach the hood to the hood hinge. Mark the footprint of the bracket onto the hood before loosening the bolts, so you can get the hood back into position after you have attached the supports. Loosen and install one side at a time. After pinning a side, with the help of a partner pushing the hood down toward the hood hinge, the weight and position of the hood is enough to compress the air spring and allow the hood hinge bracket to be returned to it's previous footprint. The other partner then tightens the bolts attaching the bracket to the hood. Now you can do the other side.