Front Engine Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Springs 6489 Compatible with 2011 2012 2013 2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 Door Replacement SG367017 81161-3Q000 Set of 2 PCS (Excluding Hybrid)

Background story (this review is for hood struts for a Hyundai Sonata): Took my Mercedes in for routine service to a private garage a couple of years ago and noticed that my front hood was no longer holding itself up. Since I was already leaving my car for service, the garage asked if I wanted to have my hood shocks replaced at the same time. Without thinking (I did not bother to ask parts cost or service fee as it was a “impulse buy” and I figured it could not be that expensive, my fault), I had them go ahead and do the replacement. Ended up charging me $72 USD for the parts, with install “free” as a “complimentary” service. Not exactly the same comparison (apples to oranges, or Merc vs Hyundai), but more recently, when the engine hood struts on my Hyundai Sonata went out, I decided to buy the parts and just replace the struts myself (how tough can it be?).Ordered these hood shocks and paid $16.85 (parts, tax and shipping total) and parts arrived in 1 1/2 days via Amazon Prime! Took all of ten minutes to remove old struts and replace with these. Fit was perfect, works very well, and of course, excellent value so far. Even in this cold winter weather, the struts maintain enough pressure to keep the hood up easily and securely, just like when the car was new. I can attest to the somewhat heavy weight of the front engine hood on the Sonata when the old struts lost their seals and I had to lift and hold the hood in place with a stick when checking fluid levels. Basically, these struts, retaining clip design, and construction appear (at least superficially) to be exactly the same as the OEM struts. Again, at this time, they seem to be an excellent value (will see how long and how well the struts continue to successfully hold the hood up in time). Definitely 5 stars (at this time)!

Just what we needed. Good fit.

Worked perfectly!

Very easy to install and work great.

Had to swap the mounts that attach the lift supports to the hood for the old lift supports to the new lift supports. They screw off and screw off and on easily. No problem at all. Easier than sending them back and trying to find another pair for direct replacement. With that being g said they work as they should. Will follow up later as for as durability.

I would recommend them

If you've ever played a dangerous game of Will This Rusty Hood Prop Stick Hold or Decapitate Me?, then these Front Engine Hood Struts are about to change your life.Installation was easier than convincing my dog he doesn’t need a fifth treat. A couple of clicks, and BOOM—my hood now opens like it’s auditioning for The Fast and the Furious. No more fumbling with a sketchy prop rod or using my head as an emergency hood support.The lift? Smooth. The hold? Solid. My car’s hood now stays up longer than my WiFi during a Zoom meeting.Final verdict: If you enjoy working on your engine without the constant fear of being trapped inside your own car, buy these immediately. Your skull (and dignity) will thank you. 🚘💨

I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata and the hood shocks weren't holding up the hood - using a board to keep it open, but that was tearing the hood liner. I was pleased to find these replacements were less than $10 and fit perfectly. I had to watch a Youtube video to understand how to remove the original ones. It requires using a flathead screwdriver to wedge open the retaining clip at both ends. When installing these replacements, you don't have to loosen the retaining clip. You just push them on. The shocks were quite stiff during the first few times I opened the hood, but now it's smooth and secure.