Tuff Support 2-Pieces Hood Lift Support for Mercury Mountaineer (2002–2005) – Direct OE Replacement

Tuff Support gas struts and lift supports are manufactured in Türkiye to strict OE tolerances using premium-grade materials — precision-machined piston, OE-grade seals, and a heavy-duty corrosion-resistant steel body engineered to match your vehicle's original part in fit, force, and durability. Every unit is a direct OE replacement designed for a drop-in fit with no cutting, drilling, or modifications required. Whether it's your hood, trunk, liftgate, tailgate, or rear window, Tuff Support delivers firm, reliable support that holds position and performs consistently in all conditions — heat, cold, rain, and road salt. Not a generic part. A precision-built replacement engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications, built by a brand that stands behind every part it makes.

• [EXACT FIT]: MERCURY MOUNTAINEER (2002–2005) – Direct OE replacement (OEM# 1L2Y16CA26BB; also replaces 4143, 5B7586QK, 5B-7586QK). Confirm fitment using the compatibility tool above before ordering.
• [HOOD STRUT]: Built to hold — every time. Meets or exceeds OE specifications. Tested: –30°C to +150°C | 30,000 cycles | Salt spray tested (rod 144h | tube 240h).
• [DROP-IN FIT]: Extended: 12.99" | Compressed: 8.2". Drop-in direct fit — no cutting, drilling, or modifications required.
• [ALL-WEATHER]: Corrosion-resistant steel body and OE-grade seals engineered for heat, cold, rain, and road salt. Consistent performance year-round.
• [WHY TUFF SUPPORT]: Precision-built in Türkiye to meet or exceed OE specifications — engineered to match your vehicle's original part in fit, force, and durability.