Tuff Support 613657 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for BMW E36 Applications

Tuff Support 613657 is a hood lift support for select BMW E36 models. It is built for direct replacement use on the hood, helping restore controlled hood movement on covered applications.

Key Features

• Hood lift support for body category hood service
• Fits 1992-1998 BMW 318i, Body Code E36
• Fits 1995-1999 BMW 318ti, Body Code E36, Compact
• Fits 1996-1998 BMW 328i, Body Code E36
• Fits 1997-1998 BMW M3, Body Code E36
• Fits 1992-1995 BMW 325i, Body Code E36
• Fits 1992 BMW 320i, Body Code E36
• Part number 613657 for fitment verification

Detailed Description

This Tuff Support hood lift support is made for BMW 318i, 318ti, 328i, M3, 325i, and 320i models with E36 body code coverage. Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer focused on lift support production, and this part number 613657 is cataloged for direct hood support replacement on the listed vehicles. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Hood that will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Drooping hood during service access
• Loss of controlled hood movement
• Worn original hood support on E36 BMW models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle body code and model year before ordering. Confirm that your BMW matches the listed E36 fitment for 613657, since hood lift support applications can vary by chassis and model configuration. Inspect the hood mounting points and surrounding hardware for wear before installation.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is backed by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer based in Turkey. Part 613657 is cataloged for the specified BMW E36 applications and should be matched to the vehicle fitment details above for proper selection.