{"product_id":"spiker-engineering-hood-strut-kit-no-drilling-1984-88-pickup-1984-89-4runner","title":"Spiker Engineering Bolt-On Hood Strut Kit | No Drilling (1984-88 Pickup \/ 1984-89 4Runner)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBolt-On Hood Strut Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner \u0026amp; 1984–1988 Toyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Hood Strut Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the factory hood prop rod with a dual gas-strut system for smoother, one-handed hood operation on 1st Gen Toyota 4Runners and 2nd Gen Toyota Pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo gas struts assist with raising the hood and hold it securely in the fully open position, improving engine-bay access while eliminating the need to manually position the original prop rod. 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