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🚘 ARANA Front Hood Struts Lift Supports/Gas Spring Shocks for 1999-2005 Porsche 911 & 1997-2004 Boxster – 2 Pcs Review

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Description of 🚘 ARANA Front Hood Struts Lift Supports/Gas Spring Shocks for 1999-2005 Porsche 911 & 1997-2004 Boxster – 2 Pcs

Front Hood STRUTS: Perfect fits for Porsche 911 1999-2005, Porsche Boxster 1997-2004; Interchange number: SG406023, 6364; DO NOT FIT FOR Porsche 996!. Vehicle Location: Front Hood of Porsche 911 Boxster. Extended Length A [in]:8.82, Compressed Length B [in]:6.30, Stroke C [in]:2.52; If you find its size couldn't match with your old struts, please message us for immediate assistance!. Exact fit original equipment design ensures easy installation and precise operation. ATTENTION!! New lift support kit will be provided if any product defects or missing accessories, please click ASK SELLER to let us know your issue and we will solve your problem as soon as possible!. We advise a minimum of 2 people for the installation. One to hold the HOOD while the other replaces old struts by new ones. This will avoid injuries in case the gate falls back on your head or hands.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good struts - lift legs

The struts fit my car perfectly and make the hood hold up like the original struts were new. The only problem I had was removing the clips from the new stands. I had to work very hard to get rid of them. Adding a clamp removal tool would be nice for the Arana.

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  • Having problems

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The easiest to install gas struts I've ever worked with!

OMG I'm used to fitting gas struts to a variety of cars. (all mine - I'm not a mechanic) I bought these for the front rack of a 1998 Porsche Boxster. It only took me three minutes to do one side and one minute the other. PLUS, the kit is $22 which is more than fair considering the OEM part is around $50 per side. I'm very happy if you can't tell.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

It does the job though.

The struts effectively keep the hood upright. However, they make a grinding noise when the hood is raised or lowered. Installation was not as easy as advertised. The groove under each spring clip was not deep enough to insert a flat blade screwdriver as directed to relieve pressure. To expand the spring clip, circlip pliers had to be inserted into the socket, then a screwdriver could be inserted under the rack spring clip and installed according to the instructions. In the future, to remove the

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  • It's hard to remember, but it was