Bought these awesome hood gas hood struts from @4Runner4Leon and I cant say enough good things. the hood lifts right up with no issue.

I didnt have a 2x4 or other means to get the hood set to the right height when I installed them so I had to use the prop rod. pulled it out and wedged it up againt the hood padding and the rear side of the radiator, there is a convenient little notch in the plastic to hold it perfectly. This was the perfect height for my hood. easily reachable, and still higher than the stock height.

here is the prop rod position. and the notch I used to hold the rod.


very clean look


Rivets went in perfectly, no trimming/grinding needed.


I ziptied the washer tubing to the ABS module AFTER I installed the struts when the hood was at full height so it wouldn't rip the hoses when opening.