StrongArm 4417 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for GM Full-Size Coupes

StrongArm 4417 hood lift support is a specific-fit replacement for select Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile applications from 1979-1985. It uses a pressurized cylinder to hold the hood open with controlled movement and consistent support.

Key Features

• Specific-fit hood lift support for direct application matching
• Extended length: 12.5 in.; compressed length: 7.91 in.
• Stroke length: 4.59 in. for hood travel control
• Maximum force rating: 164.0
• Steel outer cylinder with black finish
• Blade ends with retainers and .312 in. hole on both ends
• Rubber and Teflon materials for internal sealing and wear resistance

Detailed Description

StrongArm 4417 is engineered as a hood lift support for 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, 1979-1985 Cadillac Seville, and 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. This part number 4417 is built with a steel outer cylinder, an 8.0 mm inner shaft diameter, and a 19.0 mm cylinder outside diameter to deliver stable hood support and smooth operation. It cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 and 182286 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Hood that drops after being raised
• Weak or inconsistent hood support
• Slow, uneven hood lift action
• Worn gas strut performance on aging vehicles
• Difficulty keeping the hood open during service

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 1979-1985 Buick Riviera, 1979-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, 1979-1985 Cadillac Seville, and 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. For Oldsmobile Toronado, this application excludes aluminum hood models from 1983-1985. Verify end style, compressed length, and mounting hole size before installation. Replace hood lift supports in pairs to maintain even hood support and consistent opening force.

Quality Assurance

StrongArm states that each lift support is custom engineered and manufactured beyond industry standards for smoother operation and longer service life.