Tuff Support 610522 Hood Lift Support - Right

Hood Lift Support for Mercedes-Benz SLK

Tuff Support 610522 is a right-side hood lift support for select Mercedes-Benz SLK models with body code R171. It is built for direct replacement use on the hood, helping restore controlled opening and holding performance on the specified applications.

Key Features

• Right-side hood lift support for the hood/body application
• Fits select 2003-2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK200, SLK300, SLK350, SLK55 AMG, and SLK280 models
• Application-specific for body code R171
• Made by Tuff Support, a brand owned by ISC Industries, Turkey’s lift support manufacturer
• Part number 610522 for easy identification

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003-2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK200, right, body code R171.
• Fits 2009-2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK300, right, body code R171.
• Fits 2005-2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, right, body code R171.
• Fits 2005-2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, right, body code R171.
• Fits 2006-2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, right, body code R171.

What This Part Helps Address

• Weak or failing hood support that no longer holds the hood properly
• Slow or uneven hood opening on the right side
• Loss of lift assistance when raising the hood
• Need for a direct-fit replacement on Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s body code R171 and right-side application before ordering. Match the existing support location and part number 610522 to the vehicle fitment listed above. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer based in Turkey. That manufacturing background supports consistent application-specific replacement parts for hood service on Mercedes-Benz SLK models.