HMMWV Hood Lift gas shock - anyone MADE one?

[NormB]

Saw a link to one of the off-roading companies that makes a hood-lift with a metal plate and a gas shock and attachment to frame or somewhere sturdy.

$249!!!!!!!

I just bought a pair of gas shocks for my camper shell for $30.

Anyone actually done this? Pictures, part #'s appreciated.

Not that it's "difficult" to raise the hood, but something like this sure would make it easier.

(and, yes, I searched. Several ways, several other search engines and found a LOT of info for M35s but NOTHING for HMMWVs. Boolean links don't

Thanks.

 

[Chief B]

I would be interested in learning how to put some on mine as well... Now following this thread.

 

[TOBASH]

Sometimes cheaper is more expensive. 250 clams ain’t bad.

By the time you template, make parts, break and replace trial run pieces and car parts, and account for you time, $250 might turn out to be cheap.

Best,

T

 

[DREDnot]

I had a hood lift kit on my 05 Rubicon. It was really nice to have and was well made but it was only around $100.

 

[papakb]

The problem I see with a hood raising airshock for the HMMWV is that there's no good place to put it where it wouldn't be in the way. With the hood raising to the front the shock would need to be at the same spot you need to be to access the engine compartment.

 

[tanhmmwv]

there was a kit that had it mounted it on the upper spring mount tower.
just drill a hole threw it, thread it and bolt it on,

 

[tanhmmwv]

 

[NormB]

there was a kit that had it mounted it on the upper spring mount tower.
just drill a hole threw it, thread it and bolt it on,

THAT is exactly the conclusion I came to the other day. I did some measuring, measured again. Then again. A stud in the left spring tower, a stud on an angle bracket on a steel or thick aluminum crosspiece, couple of those rubber inserts for the hood channels, couple hours futzing around and the parts I sourced (14x24 160lb gas strut, stud, bracket) delivered comes to about $60 even.

Pretty sure I can and will do this shortly. I’ll post parts list and details.

Appreciate the comment about time=money in a roundabout way, but heck, half of the stuff we do on these machines could be done by professionals. Why do it ourselves?

I like tinkering with stuff, finding solutions.

 

[HmmrMan]

not related to this seller but he put a kit online not cheap but a good picture of the parts needed and idea how to put it together.

Hummer H1 Hood Lift

Redesigned for 2018 featuring stronger, more streamlined one-piece design. Tired of fighting to get your hood open? Now you can open your hood with just one finger with the RubberDuck 4×4 Hood Lift! Not only does it make it a breeze to open your hood but you can remove the factory hood prop rod...

www.rubberduck4x4.com

 

[DREDnot]

Nice find.
Now I have another fabrication project. Ive been hating on that prop rod since day 1.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

I had a couple of spare hood lifts for my 2002 Camry so I figured that they should work. It still needs a couple of reinforcement plates across the ribs on the hood, cleaning up and painting but it works great. Opens by itself after raising the hood about 4 inches.

 

[tanhmmwv]

That is VERY NICE!!
do you the lift shock model/specs?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

That is VERY NICE!!
do you the lift shock model/specs?

Robot or human?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Here they are in stock and cheaper.

Amazon.com: BOXI 2 Pcs Front Hood Gas Charged Lift Support Strut Shocks Spring Dampers For Toyota Camry 2002-2006 SG129005, 53440AA011 : Automotive

Buy BOXI 2 Pcs Front Hood Gas Charged Lift Support Strut Shocks Spring Dampers For Toyota Camry 2002-2006 SG129005, 53440AA011: Lift Supports - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[tanhmmwv]

GREAT! thanks!
do you need to purchased mounting bolts separately?

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

GREAT! thanks!
do you need to purchased mounting bolts separately?

10MM Ball Stud Bracket for Lift Supports/Gas Struts/Gas Spring/Prop(4 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7HHVZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Np4eEbWF8VPTQ

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Finished it up yesterday with the supports installed. It works great.

 

[Mogman]

Hate to be picky but those cylinders are upside down, they should be mounted rod down to keep the seals wet.

 

[Andyrv6av8r]

Hate to be picky but those cylinders are upside down, they should be mounted rod down to keep the seals wet.

Thanks for the info, I'll flip them over. I installed them just like the one on my Camry.

 

[Mogman]

Someone sent me a PM hinting I was full of it, here are just a few examples from the folks that BUILD them............
I had forgotten about the additional dampening effet of the oil as the cylinder reached full extension keeping the hood etc. from banging at the end of travel
https://www.camloc.com/technical-support/gas-spring-mounting-position/
https://lstechnologies.ca/general-info/frequently-asked-questions/
https://www.asraymond.com/gas-spring-proper-orientation.html
https://www.stabilus.com/service-spare-parts/installation-hints-and-tips/