Awesome, squirt! Glad to hear it worked and those links will be helpful for future readers!

 

I've been wanting to attempt this mod for the longest and I finally bought the gas props.
Hopefully my wife will allow me the time to complete it this weekend.

 

 

I removed my liner about 3 weeks ago, zero noise difference in the cabin

 

I did this modification back in early 2016. My single 16" 60-pound strut was getting tired. I ordered a replacement set of 17" 97-pound struts (they tend to come in pairs). I wasn't able to find higher rated struts in the 16" size, but my brackets were far enough apart it could accommodate the extra length without remounting them. I popped the one strut in and kept the second for a spare that hopefully I'll find in the future when I need it many years from now. The single 97-pound strut lifts my D1 hood + Dynamat Hoodliner ably. It doesn't lift it violently nor is it hard to close. I chose not to install a strut on the driver's side because there is interference with other components over there.

With the 60-pound strut, I would still use the prop in high wind. The 97-pound strut is more secure, but I suppose it depends on just how windy it gets.

Once the hood is down, I use the factory latch, and also Sparco 01606S hood pins. I can recommend them.

 

Mine is on the passenger side too... has been working great for 7 years!

 

Great post.

 

Needed to replace my worn out 16in strut and found its NLA so I'm going to try a 17 inch 90 Lb Gas Strut.