{"product_id":"stabilus-5b-159421-hood-lift-support","title":"Stabilus 5B-159421 Hood Lift Support","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHood Lift Support for Mini\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Stabilus hood lift support is built for direct hood support service and is identified by part number 5B-159421. It matches the fitment profile for Mini Cooper Countryman and Mini Cooper Paceman applications, giving buyers a focused replacement option for the correct hood support setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilus hood lift support, part number 5B-159421.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e510 N \/ 115 lb force rating for controlled hood movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic socket connections on the rod and tube ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length of 192 mm and extended length of 294 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 mm rod diameter and 19 mm tube diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this hood lift support when replacing a worn or weak gas strut that no longer holds the hood in the open position with consistent resistance. The 5B-159421 is specified for 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman and 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman applications, making it a fitment-based replacement for owners searching for a Mini Cooper Countryman hood lift support or Mini Cooper Paceman hood strut. The Stabilus 5B-159421 uses plastic socket attachments and a 510 N force rating to provide measured support during hood opening and closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Timken 614036 and Lesjofors 8058702 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a hood support that no longer stays open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing slow, weak, or uneven hood lift action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring controlled hood opening and closing effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting a gas strut that has lost pressure over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the part number 5B-159421 against the existing support before ordering. Confirm the connection style, compressed length, and extended length match the original hood support. For fitment confirmation, this part is listed for Fits 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman and Fits 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStabilus is a recognized supplier of gas spring and lift support components, and this hood lift support is built to the specified force and dimensional requirements for the listed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stabilus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53396518142133,"sku":"FLKH-5B-159421","price":31.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/2L_5B159421_Fro.jpg?v=1790664313","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/stabilus-5b-159421-hood-lift-support","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}