Description
Tired of that ugly OEM hood prop blocking your view of your beautiful boxer engine? Always wanted to open your hood with just a couple of fingers? Annoyed that the hood prop is always in your way while you’re working in your engine bay? GrimmSpeed has the perfect solution for you. With meticulous design and high-quality materials, this kit delivers exceptional performance. We aimed for perfect balance in the design. Lift the hood halfway, and you’ll find a generous neutral zone—ideal for showcasing your engine at local car shows. Alternatively, a flick of the wrist is all it takes to fully open the hood. To close, simply hold the hood below its neutral zone and let go—no need to risk scratches or deformation by pushing the hood closed.
DESIGN
We started by mapping the hood and engine bay of several test vehicles in 3D CAD. From there, we designed, analyzed, prototyped, and tested a lifting linkage. Our in-house 3D printer allowed for a fast, efficient design cycle, and we quickly moved into production using CNC laser cutting and CNC bending equipment. This ensures a system that fits and operates correctly every time, for years to come. The fender ball studs were specifically designed for this application, adapting our high-quality, American-made struts to the metric threads found on your Subaru. These custom-built struts are robust, featuring 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.
Applications
- Subaru Forester (Excluding the VERY rare steel hoods) (2003-08)
Features
- 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 Powder coated Finish – Protects brackets from corrosion
- FARO Arm Designed – Allows more precise design and a stronger, better fitting product
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