UPDATE: Lift Supports Depot SE180P70 is the recommended hood struts (credit to Ryan Gault.) for the X90 as the force rating is closer to OEM than the Ram 2005 hood struts.
It's been found that 2005 Dodge Ram hood struts work for our cars. I saw a comment on JZXowners saying GX470 struts work but I cannot personally vouch for the GX470/4runner hood struts.
The Ram struts are strong, but nothing crazy. Just takes a bit more muscle to close the hood. You can also run just one strut rather than two.
The method and parts used works for both the X90 and X100 Mark II.
Not a necessary step but consider taking a few seconds to grease the ball mounts to minimize friction and maximize the lifespan of your new parts. I went ahead and greased the hood latch while I was there since stuck latches are common.
If you don't want to use the cutting method you may remove the ball mounts with the damper and buy new ball mounts.
Parts Used-
Hood Damper:
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Music used:
Song: Gigi D'Agostino - L'Amour Toujours (Ehrling Remix)
Artist's Soundcloud: / ehrling
5 июл 2019
