Review on 🚗 Maxpow 1-Piece Gas Charged Hood Lift Support Shocks Strut 6466 for Solara 2004-2008 by Jarod Lacy

My 2008 Solara's gas spring was out of gas and I was tired of holding the broomstick to keep it open. necessary. I was concerned that installation might be difficult, but my fears were unfounded. Dismantling an old elevator can be difficult if you've never done it before. It's best to have someone who can hold up the hood help you, or just use a broomstick. The trick to removing an existing lift is that both ends are held securely in place by a steel clamp that must be pulled before they can be removed. released. You will need a small flat head screwdriver to pry the clip out. Position it parallel to the lifter, with the tip pointing towards the end of the rod, and insert the tip between the clamp and the cup; Twist the screwdriver to open the clip and you can pull the end of the lifter without resistance (the heavy hood will hit you over the head here if you didn't prop it up with a broom first, or if you decide to use a helper and they don't pay attention). Do the same with the other end and all you have to do is insert a new one (no need to drag the clip to set it).