StrongArm 4627 Hood Lift Support

Brand StrongArm 4627
Compressed Length 10.4
Cylinder Outside Diameter 15.0
End 1 Type Blade w/Retainer (.236 dia. Hole)
End 2 Type Blade w/Retainer (.312 dia. Hole)
Extended Length 16.63
Inner Shaft Diameter 8.0
Internal Rebound Spring No
Materials Rubber
Materials Teflon
Maximum Force 101.0
Outer Cylinder Color Black
Outer Cylinder Material Steel
Stroke Length 6.23
Universal Or Specific Fit Specific
Fits Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, and Cadillac · 43 vehicles

Specific fit. Custom engineered for a precise replacement.

Steel cylinder. Black steel construction for durable support.

Smooth operation. Built for smoother, longer-lasting performance.

Cross-references AMS Automotive 4627, 510-347 and 819-5508 for the same application. See all 7.

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Hood Lift Support for GM Full-Size Cars

StrongArm 4627 is a specific-fit hood lift support for select Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications. It restores controlled hood opening and holding force for vehicles such as the Oldsmobile 88, Pontiac Bonneville, and Cadillac DeVille.

Key Features

  • Specific-fit hood lift support for direct application matching
  • Extended length: 16.63 in.; compressed length: 10.4 in.
  • Stroke length: 6.23 in. with maximum force rated at 101.0
  • Steel outer cylinder with black finish
  • Blade-style ends with retainers: .236 in. hole on one end, .312 in. hole on the other
  • Rubber and Teflon materials for smooth operation and wear resistance
  • StrongArm 4627 cross-references Monroe 901284 and D4627 for the same application

Detailed Description

This StrongArm hood lift support is engineered for direct replacement on a range of GM full-size cars, including 1991-1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1992-1999 Oldsmobile 88, 1992-1999 Pontiac Bonneville, 1993-1996 Buick Park Avenue, and 1991-1993 Cadillac DeVille. It is also listed for 1991-1992 Cadillac Brougham and Fleetwood, 1991-1993 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, 1993 Cadillac 60 Special, 1996-1999 Oldsmobile LSS, and 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Regency. The StrongArm 4627 part number is built to match the specified dimensions and end fittings for these hood applications.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

  • Hood drops after being opened
  • Weak or inconsistent hood holding force
  • Slow or uneven hood lift action
  • Difficulty keeping the hood open during service
  • Worn gas strut performance on aging GM hood supports

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, stroke, and end types before installation. Match the blade-style retainers to the existing mounting points on the vehicle, and confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering. For proper hood support balance and consistent operation, replace the lift support on the opposite side at the same time when the vehicle uses a paired setup.

Quality Assurance

StrongArm manufactures each lift support beyond industry standards and custom engineers the design for smoother operation and longer service life. Part number 4627 is built as a specific-fit replacement for the listed Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac hood applications.

This part fits 43 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelBody Type# DoorsDrive TypePositionNotes
1999Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1999OldsmobileLSS————N/A—
1999PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1998Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1998OldsmobileLSS————N/A—
1998OldsmobileRegency————N/A—
1998PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1997Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1997OldsmobileLSS————N/A—
1997OldsmobileRegency————N/A—
1997PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1996BuickPark Avenue————N/A—
1996Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1996Oldsmobile98————N/A—
1996OldsmobileLSS————N/A—
1996PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1995BuickPark Avenue————N/A—
1995Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1995Oldsmobile98————N/A—
1995PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1994BuickPark Avenue————N/A—
1994Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1994Oldsmobile98————N/A—
1994PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1993BuickPark Avenue————N/A—
1993Cadillac60 Special————N/A—
1993CadillacCommercial ChassisBaseCab & Chassis4 DoorFWDN/A—
1993CadillacDeVille————N/A—
1993Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1993Oldsmobile98————N/A—
1993PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1992CadillacBrougham————N/A—
1992CadillacCommercial ChassisBaseCab & Chassis4 DoorFWDN/A—
1992CadillacDeVille————N/A—
1992CadillacFleetwood————N/A—
1992Oldsmobile88————N/A—
1992Oldsmobile98————N/A—
1992PontiacBonneville————N/A—
1991CadillacBrougham————N/A—
1991CadillacCommercial ChassisBaseCab & Chassis4 DoorFWDN/A—
1991CadillacDeVille————N/A—
1991CadillacFleetwood————N/A—
1991Oldsmobile98————N/A—
Directly replaces or cross-references 7 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
AMS Automotive — 4627510-347819-5508901284D4627E95530SG330011