★★★★★
February 24, 2025
Easy to install.
Easy to install. They perform great! I recommend to my friends to do it themselves and buy from 1A Auto.
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This part fits 2 vehicles spanning 2002-2005.
| Year | Make | Model | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2005 | Ford | Explorer | Ford Explorer Driver & Passenger Side 2 Piece Hood Lift Support Set TRQ GSA04578 |
| 2002-2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Mercury Mountaineer Driver & Passenger Side 2 Piece Hood Lift Support Set TRQ GSA04578 |
| Brand Label | Part Number |
|---|---|
| DIY Solutions | BHS03806 |
| DIY Solutions | BHS00074 |
| TRQ | GSA45947 |
| Tuff Support | 613793 |
| Ford | 5B-025469 |
| Ford | 5B025469 |
This item may be interchangeable with parts from other brands with the above part numbers. This information is provided only for reference and does not guarantee that the item you are purchasing is identical to parts with part numbers from the brands listed above. To confirm that this item fits your vehicle, use the above "Check Vehicle Fit" option.
Lifetime Warranty
This item is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. In the event that this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge. This warranty covers the cost of the part only.
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Hi, I'm Mike from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the hood support struts. The procedure is the same for any 2002 to 2005 Mountaineer as well as the Ford Explorer. You'll need new hood support struts from 1AAuto.com and a small flat blade screwdriver.
You can see, when we lift our hood, it just falls right back down again. This is a sign that your hood supports have gone bad. You want something or someone to support the hood while you do this procedure. We're going to use this block of wood. To remove these supports just take a flat blade screwdriver. Pry out on this clip. Then pull the piston from the stud. Then do the same thing down here. It pulls free. We're going to replace both of our hood supports. We'll just fast forward as Mike removes the other one.
Up top are the old hood supports. Below are the new ones from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they'll fit exactly the same. Now, to replace your hood support pistons, just push them onto the studs. You may need to lift the hood a little bit to get it to go onto the stud. Then we'll just repeat that process over here. Do the same thing: just push it onto the studs. Now you no longer have to support your hood. You just test it out. Close it. Open it back up. It should practically open itself. You're all set.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
Easy to install. They perform great! I recommend to my friends to do it themselves and buy from 1A Auto.
Excellent. Price delivery and quality. And of course the installation video made it a snap for my new driver son to install. Thanks !
My hood now functions like it did, when it came off the factory line. Thank you A-1.
Snap and they're installed!
Minutes to install works great.
Perfect fit, easy install. Now the hood pops up and stays there.
Not much to say here, I mean they are a hood support and do the job really nicely. They fit like they should and do the job. Quality looks great too.
Fits perfect and works great
Arrived as stated in agreement. Took about 15 minutes to change out. Currently are very strong lifts. Time will tell the real story, but no complaints whatsoever so far.
great
GSA04578
2014 highlander
