StrongArm 6585 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Jaguar XK Applications

Restore steady hood support with the StrongArm 6585 hood lift support. This specific-fit gas strut is engineered for Jaguar XK, XKR, XKR-S, and XK8 applications, with smooth hood opening and controlled hold-open performance.

• StrongArm part number 6585 for direct-fit hood support applications
• Specific fit design for selected Jaguar XK, XKR, XKR-S, and XK8 models
• Compressed length: 15.59 in.; extended length: 26.34 in.; stroke length: 10.75 in.
• Maximum force rating: 36.0
• Black steel outer cylinder with nylon 10 mm ball socket ends
• Rubber and Teflon materials for consistent operation
• No internal rebound spring

Built for Hood Support Performance

The StrongArm 6585 is a pressurized hood lift support made for Jaguar hood applications that need controlled lifting and stable open-position support. It uses a steel outer cylinder, nylon ball socket ends, and a specific-fit design to match the intended mounting points on 1997-2006 Jaguar XK8, 2000-2015 Jaguar XKR, 2007-2015 Jaguar XK, and 2012-2015 Jaguar XKR-S models. If you are replacing a worn hood strut on a Jaguar XK or XKR, this part number 6585 provides the correct fitment profile for the listed vehicles.

What This Part Helps Address

• Hood that drops or will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Uneven hood support during service checks
• Noise or rough movement from a worn gas strut
• Loss of controlled hood opening on Jaguar XK, XKR, XKR-S, or XK8 models

Installation Notes

Verify the compressed length, extended length, stroke length, and 10 mm ball socket end type before installation. Confirm the mounting points on the vehicle match the specific-fit design, and inspect the hood hinges and ball studs for wear before replacing the support. For consistent hood operation, replace lift supports in pairs when servicing the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

StrongArm states that each lift support is custom engineered and manufactured beyond industry standards for smoother operation and longer service life. This hood lift support is built for the listed Jaguar applications and cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 819-6094 and URO C2P1798 for the same application.