"Product is excellent. Very oem"
High-Lift Hood Struts. There is no substitute.
Tired of that ugly OEM hood prop blocking your view of that beautiful boxer engine? Always wanted to open your hood with just a couple fingers? Annoyed that the hood prop is always in your way while you’re working in your engine bay? GrimmSpeed to the rescue. With meticulous design and quality materials, this kit delivers in a big way. We hate to use the "P" word, but designing this kit to be perfectly balanced was a requirement. Lift the hood halfway and you'll find a generous neutral zone. Leave your hood here for a sleek look at that local car show. Alternatively, a flick of the wrist is all that's required to coax your hood into its fully opened position. To close, simply hold the hood below its neutral zone and let go. No need to risk scratches or deformation by pushing your hood closed.
QUICK SPECS:
- Opens Hood 35% Higher Than OEM - Better access and light for working
- Perfect Hood Balance - Struts are balanced for all aluminum GR chassis hoods
- Eliminates OEM Hood Prop - No risk of hood falling, more access when wrenching
- CNC Laser Cut Brackets - Perfect fit every time
- Premium Quality Struts - Larger strut body for smoother operation, made in the USA!
- Durable Powercoated Finish - Protects brackets from corrosion
- FARO Arm Designed - Allows more precise design and a stronger, better fitting product
DESIGN:
We began by mapping the hood and engine bay for a number of test vehicles in 3D CAD. From there, a lifting linkage was designed, analyzed, prototyped and tested. Our in-house 3D printer facilitated a fast, efficient design cycle and we were able to move into production using a CNC laser cutter and CNC bending equipment. What that means for you is a system that will fit and operate correctly, every single time, for years to come. The fender ball studs were also designed specifically for the application, to adapt our high-quality, American Made struts to the metric threads found on your Subaru. What about those struts, you ask? They're beefy. Custom built to our exacting specifications, these struts feature a large diameter body that provides excellent opening force without sacrificing smoothness and control.
MATERIALS:
With the use and exposure that a hood strut kit will see on a regular basis, material selection and finishing options are critically important. All brackets are cut from steel and then powercoated with a durable, texture black coating. The threaded ball studs are machined from Stainless Steel to ensure that no potentially corrosive material is being introduced to your vehicles chassis. The next key component is the struts themselves. More specifically, these are referred to as gas springs. Manufactured in the USA, these are of the highest quality and are used by OEMs around the world. These custom valved units (to perfectly match the weight of the aluminum WRX and STI hoods) are paired with clear zinc hardware and a quick-release ball and socket. Last, but certainly not least, is the included hardware. All hardware is grade 8.8 or higher and clear zinc coated for longevity.
FITMENT:
- 2003-08 Subaru Forester (Excluding the VERY rare steel hoods)
INSTALLATION:
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 15 reviews.
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"Perfect!! Also like that you don’t have to open it all the way"
"The GrimmSpeed products are amazing. Perfect fitment and I was alittle perturbed that the directions weren't in writing. But when I went on GrimmSpeed YouTube channel I felt like a idiot cause was so straight forward and everything lined up with the factory holes."
Hood struts
"Love them. They lift the hood up to nearly 90 degrees and making working in the engine bay so much easier. The included strut stickers must have added at least 25 whp. Seriously though, 10/10 would recommend."
One of my favorite upgrades
"As soon as you take all the parts out of the packaging it is easy to see that GrimmSpeed didn't skimp at all in the attention to detail in these hood struts. I mean, the brackets have GS cut right into them. I love the versatility of them, as you can open up to standard hood height, and to max height (nearly vertical) for the best clearance into the engine bay. There is also no slamming required to close the hood with these struts - they release pressure about 10 inches from the latch, so a gentle drop latches the hood tight. They look amazing too, and come with a nice GS badge for each strut."
Wide Open!!!
"The prop rod is never a good time and these kick that think to the curb! The hood opening all the way vertical is THE BEST!! No more issues working around under the hood. I've gotten other hood strut kits before and these are by and far the best I've ever used."
Amazing as always
"Grimmspeed did it again with an amazing product that combines top notch engineering and amazing build quality."
Grimmspeed Hood struts
"An absolute must have for anyone who works in the engine bay. The struts extend the hood to a straight vertical position or it can be stopped half way up/down. The installation is very easy and as with any Grimmspeed product very clear installation instructions/videos are readily available. Extension or modification of the windshield washer fluid hose is required since the hood travels more. *Do not operate windshield wipers will the hood is fully vertical as the wiper arms will contact the hood"
Great Product but watch the wipers on wide open.
"My second set , first didn't have the wide open. Install was easy and quick but when i went for a windshield sprayer check the wipers scrapped my hood paint. I did this because added one inch of hose and wanted to make sure it didn't leak and OOPSSS. AT OPEN DO NOT HIT THE WINDSHIELD SPRAYER! As for the kit - Awsome."
Another Exceptional Innovation for the Forester
"Quick & easy install, and great quality! After having these installed I don't think I could ever live without them. So great having the hood right out of my way, and they look great. Another thank you to GrimmSpeed for supporting the Foresters more and more!"