Front Engine Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Springs 6489 Compatible with 2011 2012 2013 2014 Hyundai Sonata 4 Door Replacement SG367017 81161-3Q000 Set of 2 PCS (Excluding Hybrid)

Cheap and easy to install they worked great, really strong

Background story (this review is for hood struts for a Hyundai Sonata): Took my Mercedes in for routine service to a private garage a couple of years ago and noticed that my front hood was no longer holding itself up. Since I was already leaving my car for service, the garage asked if I wanted to have my hood shocks replaced at the same time. Without thinking (I did not bother to ask parts cost or service fee as it was a “impulse buy” and I figured it could not be that expensive, my fault), I had them go ahead and do the replacement. Ended up charging me $72 USD for the parts, with install “free” as a “complimentary” service. Not exactly the same comparison (apples to oranges, or Merc vs Hyundai), but more recently, when the engine hood struts on my Hyundai Sonata went out, I decided to buy the parts and just replace the struts myself (how tough can it be?). Ordered these hood shocks and paid $16.85 (parts, tax and shipping total) and parts arrived in 1 1/2 days via Amazon Prime! Took all of ten minutes to remove old struts and replace with these. Fit was perfect, works very well, and of course, excellent value so far. Even in this cold winter weather, the struts maintain enough pressure to keep the hood up easily and securely, just like when the car was new. I can attest to the somewhat heavy weight of the front engine hood on the Sonata when the old struts lost their seals and I had to lift and hold the hood in place with a stick when checking fluid levels. Basically, these struts, retaining clip design, and construction appear (at least superficially) to be exactly the same as the OEM struts. Again, at this time, they seem to be an excellent value (will see how long and how well the struts continue to successfully hold the hood up in time). Definitely 5 stars (at this time)!

The AiYiGu Front Engine Hood Struts are an excellent replacement for the old, worn-out hood supports on my 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The installation was straightforward—took me less than 15 minutes to get everything set up. Once installed, the gas springs worked perfectly, and my hood now stays open securely, even with the added weight of the engine components. They’re well-built, durable, and function just like the original struts. If you need a quick fix for your car’s hood, this set is a great option. Pros: Easy to install with no professional help needed. Durable and high-quality construction. Works just like the original parts. Affordable replacement for hood struts. Cons: Not compatible with hybrid models. Requires basic tools for installation.

After having my hood drop on me a few times, I decided it was time to fix the problem. These were a quick and easy fix and fit my car perfectly. It's nice to not live in fear of the car hood dropping on your head unexpectedly.

These work perfectly to replace the OEM struts that failed a few years ago. I have no idea why I didn't think to replace these years ago. I originally purchased a set advertised as trunk struts for my vehicle, but since my vehicle doesn't have trunk struts, I figured it was a mistakenly named product. It was not. They were far too short. But since it was so easy to snap them into place for installation, I decided I'd look for the actual hood struts. These fit perfectly and work very well. They're the exact same thickness as the OEM struts I removed. They look almost identical, and most importantly, they work very well.

Worked perfectly and very easy to install.

No instructions as to how to release clips. Took a long time to figure out how to release clips properly. Otherwise the product was fine. Description did not indicate that it was a two pack however the picture showed a pair.

Good replacement for failed oem struts. Easy replacement . Just pop off the old c clips and snap the new struts in place.

the bag inside the package was opened and there is only one piece not two pieces

Le quedó perfecto a mi Hyundai Sonata 2012 2.0 T

Perfect fit, easy to install

Equipped with Hyundai Sonata vehicle The product works well. The head clip part is smaller than Hyundai car products. However, there is no problem with installation and operation. There is no left and right marking.