Tuff Support 610299 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Audi and Volkswagen

Tuff Support 610299 is a hood lift support for select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It is built for vehicles that need consistent hood support for easier access to the engine bay and more controlled hood movement.

Key Features

• Hood lift support for body applications
• Fits 1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat, Body Code B5
• Fits 1998-2004 Audi A6, Body Code 4B2
• Fits 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, Body Code 4B2
• Fits 1998-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, Body Code 4B5
• Fits 1999-2000 Audi A6, Body Code 4B5
• Fits 2001-2004 Audi S6
• Part number 610299 for direct application lookup

Product Details

This hood lift support is cataloged for the Volkswagen Passat and Audi A6 family, including A6 Quattro and S6 models across the listed body codes. Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a Turkish lift support manufacturer, and this part number 610299 is listed for body-to-hood service on the specified vehicles. If you are searching for a hood lift support for a 1996-2005 Volkswagen Passat B5 or a 1998-2004 Audi A6 4B2/4B5, this part number provides a direct fitment reference.

Common Issues It Can Address

• Hood that will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Hood dropping during service access
• Uneven hood support on aging gas struts
• Reduced convenience when checking engine components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle body code before ordering, since this application includes multiple Audi A6 and A6 Quattro body variants. Compare the original support length, end fittings, and mounting points to confirm the replacement matches your hood hardware. For best results, replace worn supports before they lose enough pressure to affect hood stability.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is backed by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer with production based in Turkey. Part number 610299 is cataloged for the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications and is identified for direct-fit hood support service.