Hood supports (1 Viewer)

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, My last set of hood supports on my 1991 lasted 2 years. Any recommendations ? Thanks, Mike

 

[BILT4ME]

Toyota replacement parts?

Change to the custom lift struts from McMaster Carr?

Go to the El Cheapo's and replace every 2 years. (Amazon)

Old Hockey Stick?

 

[ajax1]

I pulled the rod and clip from a 62 series swapped right in

 

[chap79]

I purchased the strong arm supports from amazon. No problems.

 

[Michael Hanson]

The strong arms are what failed, made in USA. Mike

 

[lumbee1]

I will be watching this thread. I've been bashed in the head too many times recently.

 

[dcguillory]

I got mine from Cruiseroutfitters. I trust anything they send me.

 

[ewillis]

Bought some $20 Amazon crappers, they are rusting in southern CA after 1 year. Interested in a better alternative...

 

[chap79]

Bought some $20 Amazon crappers, they are rusting in southern CA after 1 year. Interested in a better alternative...

Which ones did you get? Mine were about $45 for the pair from Amazon. The bought them for the truck. It’s all about proper training

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

Worn out original struts from 1993 assist in lifting. Hood is held in place by a hood support rod/ stick sourced from a corolla.

 

[ewillis]

Which ones did you get? Mine were about $45 for the pair from Amazon. The bought them for the truck. It’s all about proper training

IDK...no name brand with an Eagle on the website. Literally $20 and the exposed chrome/metal is rusted for no reason other than cheap/crappy metal. Still lift like champs though...

 

[Rifleman]

You could go with a factory prop rod system found on non US market Land Cruisers, It fits and works great.
53451-60010
Genuine Toyota

Hood Prop Rod 91-97 80 series. Manual Upgrade
91-97 80 series non U.S. hood prop. Sick of the hood falling down on you? Don't want to spend to money on new hood struts? This is the perfect low cost solution that doesn't wear out! Many years of...

 

[JohnVee]

I have about 6 months on some Strong Arm 4551R for the hood. They still seem fine.

I have 4 years on these for the lift gate. Still doing great. Slightly higher than OEM in the fully open position.
Gas Struts new PAIR Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series Tailgate FJ80R FZJ80R HZJ80R | eBay

 

[jpj222]

was switching out the supports both in the hood and the rear lift gate. i ordered a set of all 4 from amazon from a brand called 'maxpow'. the packaging looks very similar to strong arm from what i've seen online, but not sure. it was $52 for all 4.

anyway, installed the rear with no problem but have a question about removing the hood supports. i used a 12mm wrench to remove the top bolt and it is stripped. is there a way to remove the arm from that ball joint/screw? that way i can try to get it out with a socket wrench? has this happened to anyone else?

 

[richardlillard1]

How has no one said to go with OEM yet?

What is happening to this forum...

 

[ChaseTruck]

How has no one said to go with OEM yet?

What is happening to this forum...

OEM hood prop rod. There.
FYI, this is NLA. I have that from a trusted source...

 

[richardlillard1]

OEM hood prop rod. There.
FYI, this is NLA. I have that from a trusted source...

That’s not original to the vehicle!

 

[jpj222]

How has no one said to go with OEM yet?

What is happening to this forum...

if you have a link or a source for OEM, please share.

i still can't get my OEM removed with the stripped bolt though, so need to figure that out first.

 

[richardlillard1]

if you have a link or a source for OEM, please share.

i still can't get my OEM removed with the stripped bolt though, so need to figure that out first.

Part Number: 5345069015

 

[LC4LIFE]

I put an OEM prop rod on mine. Never have to worry about it, ever again. Plus, it is OEM

Kits here - 80 Series Land Cruiser Hood Prop Rod Kit