Stabilus 5B-029365 Hood Lift Support

Stabilus Hood Lift Support for Steel Hood Applications

The Stabilus 5B-029365 hood lift support is built for direct hood support on select GM vehicles with a steel hood. With a 153 lb force rating and OE-style metal blade connections with retaining clips, it helps restore controlled hood opening and holding performance.

Fits 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Cadillac Seville, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, N/A; Fits 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A, w/ Steel Hood; Fits 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird, N/A, Steel Hood.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 5B-029365
• Hood lift support for body/hood applications
• Force rating: 681 N / 153 lb
• Compressed length: 197 mm (7.756 in)
• Extended length: 324 mm (12.756 in)
• Rod diameter: 10 mm (0.394 in)
• Tube diameter: 22 mm (0.866 in)
• Rod and tube connections: metal blade with retaining clip
• Rod end attachment diameter: 7.5 mm (0.295 in)
• Tube end attachment diameter: 7.8 mm (0.307 in)

Detailed Description

This Stabilus hood lift support is a direct-fit replacement for select Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Seville, and Oldsmobile Toronado applications listed above. The 5B-029365 uses OE-style attachment points and a 681 N gas charge to provide consistent hood support for vehicles equipped with the specified steel hood configuration. If you are searching for a hood lift support for 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro w/ steel hood or 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird steel hood, this part number is the application-specific match.

This part cross-references Tuff Support (e.g., 613805, 613853) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Hood that will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Drooping hood during service access
• Worn gas strut performance on steel hood applications
• Inconsistent hood support after age-related pressure loss

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hood style before ordering, since the listed Camaro and Firebird applications specify steel hood fitment. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and attachment style to the original support before installation. Replace supports in matched condition when the opposite side shows similar wear, and confirm the retaining clips are fully seated at both ends after installation.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier for gas springs and lift supports, and this 5B-029365 hood support is built to match the listed dimensions and attachment style for the specified vehicles.