A simple steel rod to hold the hood up? Instead of two hydraulic pistons that wear out and have to be replaced for $600?
—” Instead of two hydraulic pistons that wear out and have to be replaced for $600?”
I think they are usually nitrogen-charged, and sometimes giant springs all weights a ton and cost $$$, eats more gas.
Had 1950(?) Dodge Powerwagon had simple hood support rod on each side.