Will it work on a aftermarket heavier steel hood?
Verified Reply - Steve
Hi Jay, I'm glad to assist you! This Strong Arm Hood Lift Support - Part # E4142 is rated 61 lbs capacity. You would have to match one by weight of the aftermarket hood that can be fabricated into its place.
will this work for a steel hood on the 2004 ford explorer?
Verified Reply - Vincent
Yes, this Strong Arm Lift Support -part# E4142 is an exact fit for your 2004 Ford Explorer. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.
This product was recommended as a replacement strut for a aftermarket fiberglass hood. Here it seems to be presented as a replacement for stock hood struts. Will it work with the lighter hood? Or is it too strong for the fiberglass hood too?
Open Reply - Vincent
This Strong Arm Lift Support with part# E4142should work fine on lighter fiberglass hood. As it is application specific, In order to check the exact fit application, please provide the year, make, model and engine size of the vehicle.