Maxpow 2 Pcs Gas Charged Hood Lift Support Struts Compatible with Ford F-250 Super Duty 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Hood Lift Hood Struts 4339 SG304029

Keep the old clips until you're ready to replace them. This was a perfect fit, with the right angle on the bottom and a perfect snap over the pivot balls. br>br>ON THE OTHER HAND - Don't get rid of the old clips until you're completely satisfied with your new setup. $%those $%those $%those *(Clips will spring back into place like a startled mouse, and you may not be able to locate the clip again. br>br>Notes on br>br> From the front to the top of the hood, place a 2x4 or something similar. The hood struts need to be replaced because they're worn out. THE HOOD WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED BY ONE EXTREMELY OLD SUPPORTER! (If it does, what's the point of replacing it?) ) (A new struct will support the hood, but it isn't safe. ) )br>br>Grease the pivot balls with petroleum jelly. I'm serious. It only takes a little upkeep to make a big difference. While you're in there, do some spray-painting. Ensure that the hood hinges and latch are lubricated. br>br>If you think and work carefully, this is VERY simple to accomplish. Unless you spring one of the clips and look for it for a long time.

Alec Lawson

| Jul 01, 2021

I live in the Pacific Northwest (Idaho), where ice and snow accumulation is common. I could no longer bear the weight of a hundred-pound hood crashing down on my head. I needed a good heavy-duty gas cylinder to support the weight. I found it in this product, I installed them with snow and ice on my 2003 Ford F350 LARIAT Dually, and when I removed the stick holding the hood up, WAH LA, the hood stayed up, I had to actually pull it down, Love these things, finally my head and fingers can feel safe when checking oil or refilling washer fluid, or whatever else I may be doing under there. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good gas cylinder for their hood, trunk, or hatchback.

Yasmin Hudson

| Aug 08, 2021

Without a doubt, this is the worst retention clip design I've ever seen. If you don't carefully pull them evenly between the two sides, one side will slide into the pin hole past a 90-degree angle on the clip, making it nearly impossible to remove. I've replaced dozens of these over the years, and they should go very smoothly/easily by popping the tags out halfway (until they stop), then slipping each end over the mount posts and re-clipping the clips. Save yourself the trouble and go with a different brand.

Kyla Donnelly

| May 08, 2021

These were purchased to replace the ones that came with my Ford F350. I suspected the old ones were wearing out because they kept the hood up but the hood would move up and down while driving. I wanted to be sure the hood wouldn't pop up while I was driving. When replacing shocks, PSA props up the hood or lift gate with something. LOL I didn't think mine were that worn out because the hood was still attached. As soon as I took one off, that is. My arm was slammed against the hood. That hurt a lot, but I was able to free my hand and replace the shocks eventually. The amount of force required to close the hood is now significantly higher than it was previously. Also, don't try to take the clips off the new shocks; they're meant to be slammed on the knob. I attempted to remove one and found it to be a difficult task. When it was reinstalled, it didn't want to keep its shape. The clip had to be reshaped using vise grips. That's when I discovered they can be pushed down on the knob while the clip is still attached.

Peyton Estrada

| Mar 13, 2021

I should've bought it earlier! LIKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAY. Now all I have to do is lift the hood and forget about it. It's simple to replace the hood shocks; simply remove the old ones and replace them. I work as a service advisor at a major Ford dealer, and these shocks are better than any OEM shock we sell, and at a fraction of the cost. They've lasted over a year, are heavy duty, and haven't rusted or leaked. I'm glad I discovered this brand this time around because there was no noise. They were purchased for a Ford and a Dodge truck, and they fit perfectly in both.

Kason Mathis

| Nov 12, 2021

I bought these for a 2002 F350 and they fit perfectly, though I was a little concerned at first because they were a little longer. I was concerned that the extra length would prevent the hood from closing without bending or breaking one or both of these. It did, however, close without a hitch. They work great and keep my hood up even when it's windy, something my worn-out OEMs couldn't do. Pull the little wire pin out of the old one, remove the pin from the new one, place it in place, and insert the wire pin. Replace both hood struts by repeating this process four times.

Sky Douglas

| Nov 18, 2021

When I open the tailgate, it opens up much more easily. In fact, it quickly rises to the top, so keep an eye on it to avoid being struck by an unexpected force. The automatic tailgate closing mechanism has failed to close all the way during the summer (when the cylinder pressure is at its highest) because it is unable to overcome the gas pressure and apply sufficient closing force. My guess is that after a while, they will lose some of their stress and work flawlessly.

Whitley Tanner

| Apr 12, 2021