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Dec 6, 2014 | 01:35 PM

#16

binuya

Fleet Mechanic

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From: Seattle

Quote:

Originally Posted by F250_

There are different part numbers for left and right, and the two are actually priced differently as well. Regardless, they are identical parts, so just get two of the cheaper part number.

Great insight right there! Reps sent.

Dec 6, 2014 | 04:37 PM

#17

dn29626

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From: South Carolina

Sachs Stabilus SG304029 - Lift Support | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Dec 6, 2014 | 04:39 PM

#18

dn29626

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From: South Carolina

O'Reilly Auto Parts

$19.99 Each

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Quantity Per Vehicle: 2

Sachs Stabilus - Lift Support

Part Number: SG304029
Line: SAC

limited lifetime warranty
UPC: 43645713980
Hood
Compressed Length (In): 11.496 Inch
Extended Length (In): 17.323 Inch
Lower Mount Type: Ball Socket
Travel Length (In): 5.827 Inch
Upper Mount Type: Ball Socket

Detailed Description

Manufactured to automotive O.E. performance and quality specifications. Restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk. Easy to install. No special tools required. Exact replacement, engineered for your application. Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life. Easy lifting, reduced closing effort. Consistent lifting force through 50,000 cycles.

Additional Details

Color: Black
Compressed Length (mm): 291.998mm
Extended Length (mm): 440mm
Hardware Included: No
Pounds Of Force (Lbs): 97 Lbs.
Rod Diameter (In): 0.315 Inch
Tube Diameter (In): 0.709 Inch
Type: Gas

Dec 6, 2014 | 04:53 PM

#19

Pikachu

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From: Amarillo, TEXAS!

Rock auto has the Sachs brand at $10.35 each. They're under Body ---> Lift Support.

Dec 6, 2014 | 08:44 PM

#20

F250_

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From: North of Greenville

Quote:

Originally Posted by binuya

Great insight right there! Reps sent.

I learned the hard way... AFTER purchasing both part numbers and confirming in my own hands that they are identical... it was not worth the cost of return shipping to swap out the more expensive one.