Looking for best hood strut replacement options

[Perry911]

I need to replace the hood struts (again) on my 1969 911T.
I have had 3 early 911's and 1 912 and all have been plagued with replacement struts that don't last as long as one would like.
I am curious as to different options on non stock ones that might last much longer and hopefully still retain the OEM look.
Thanks in advance.
Peter

[NorthernThrux]

There are a variety of mechanical hood struts (e.g. Rennline). The only issue is that if you deal with a shop that doesn't realize that the hood needs to be pushed back up to release and they try to force it down, they can bend the hood or the hinges. I keep a sign in my frunk for such occasions and haven't had any issues.

Ravi

[Rick Cabell]

Those hood shocks are available in normal, or heavy duty. I have had luck with 2 HD, or one of each.

[tcave]

In 50 some years of ownership, I've found that a broom stick works best.

[McOtto]

I need to replace the hood struts (again) on my 1969 911T. I am curious as to different options on non stock ones that might last much longer and hopefully still retain the OEM look.

I installed Stabilus 9369BL heavy duty (430N) hood struts (911-511-331-00-M117) about 18 months ago without any issues since then: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...11-331-00-M117

[bob joyce]

ski pole works

[RSTarga]

I used to have a boxful of failed struts, they are gas filled I think, and are not very reliable. Maintenance item

[jim amato]

I need to replace the hood struts (again) on my 1969 911T.
I have had 3 early 911's and 1 912 and all have been plagued with replacement struts that don't last as long as one would like.
I am curious as to different options on non stock ones that might last much longer and hopefully still retain the OEM look.
Thanks in advance.
Peter

Some info here on using 959.511.333.00 https://www.912bbs.org/forum/threads...6solved.59376/ and some info here https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...76-hood-shocks

[frederik]

It's a pity they are such a pain to replace.

[Stretch32]

I bought a black carbon fiber mechanical hood prop from one of the online retailers and it works great. It took me only a few minutes to install it in my hotrod 911 and it’s been significantly better than replacing gas struts every couple of years.

Stretch