The hood of an off-road vehicle can easily weigh 20 kilograms – or even more. On larger 4x4s, the hood sits higher, making it harder to open with full force. A hood strut for off-road vehicles provides a solution. Thanks to gas springs, you can open the hood easily – often even with one hand.
Why do I need a hood strut for my off-road vehicle?
Opening the hood of your 4x4 can be a real challenge. The hood sits higher on off-road and utility vehicles than on regular passenger cars. Plus, it’s much heavier, since the body and components are more reinforced.
Some vehicles come with no support or only a basic hood prop – which may even require drilling holes yourself...
Standard supports also pose another issue: they may not be rated for the weight of your 4x4’s hood. This can result in failure – and you may get injured if the hood falls.
A gas-powered hood strut makes opening the hood easier and minimizes the risk of injury.
Rival Hood Struts with World-Leading Stabilus Gas Spring Technology
Our Rival hood struts are equipped with high-performance gas springs from Stabilus – the global leader in gas spring systems.
These springs are extremely durable and reliable.
Additional benefits of Rival hood struts:
- You can mount them using the vehicle’s original mounting points – no drilling required.
- They allow for easy – and in some cases one-handed – hood opening.
- No need to lean over the hood or twist uncomfortably – your clothes stay clean.
- You don’t need to hold the hood up manually, so you can work with both hands.
- Our off-road tuning shop offers vehicle-specific struts including all required brackets.
- Our hood struts can be installed quickly and easily.
Rival hood struts are ideal for any 4x4 that doesn’t come with a factory strut or support.
Our kit includes:
- 2 gas strut rods
- Mounting hardware (bolts, brackets, etc.)
- Installation instructions