Grimmspeed High Lift Hood Struts – 2003-2008 Subaru Forester XT

No More Hood Prop Rod — GrimmSpeed Hood Struts for the Forester

The GrimmSpeed Hood Struts for the 2003-2008 Subaru Forester replace the factory hood prop rod with a pair of gas-charged struts that hold the hood open automatically. No prop rod to locate, no risk of the hood dropping unexpectedly, and hands-free hood operation that anyone who spends time under the hood will immediately appreciate. Direct bolt-in at the factory hood and fender hinge mounting points.

Gas-Charged Struts — Consistent Hold at Any Ambient Temperature

The GrimmSpeed hood struts use gas-charged cylinders that provide consistent holding force across a range of temperatures — unlike prop rods that rely on correct positioning and can slip, or cheap spring struts that lose tension over time. The struts open the hood to their set angle automatically when unlatched and hold it there regardless of wind or engine bay heat.

Bolt-In at Factory Hood Hinge and Fender Mounting Points

The GrimmSpeed hood struts bolt directly to the factory hood and fender mounting points on the Forester — the same locations used by the factory prop rod bracket. No drilling, no modification to the hood or fender. The struts mount and are ready to use immediately after installation. Installation requires two people on the first install — one to hold the hood, one to bolt the struts.

Key Features

• Platform: 2003-2008 Subaru Forester
• Replaces factory hood prop rod — gas-charged automatic hold
• Hands-free hood operation — no prop rod positioning required
• Consistent hold force across temperature range
• Bolt-in at factory hood hinge and fender mounting points
• No modification to hood or chassis required
• Sold as a pair

Fitment Notes

• Platform: 2003-2008 Subaru Forester
• Bolt-in at factory mounting points — no modification required
• Two people recommended for initial installation

Straight From Subispeed

The GrimmSpeed hood struts are a quality-of-life upgrade that every Forester owner who spends time under the hood should have. The prop rod works, but it requires both hands to position and has a way of falling at exactly the wrong moment. The struts solve that permanently for a reasonable price.

What’s Included

• GrimmSpeed Hood Struts (pair)
• Mounting hardware

About GrimmSpeed

GrimmSpeed is a Pacific Northwest-based performance parts manufacturer that has been building Subaru-specific hardware since 2003. Founded by engineers who were actively building and racing Subarus themselves, GrimmSpeed’s catalog reflects the priorities of people who use the products they make — turbo inlets, downpipes, uppipes, boost controllers, intercoolers, and engine bay accessories designed specifically for the EJ and FA-series Subaru platforms. Every GrimmSpeed product is engineered, tested, and refined in-house, and their focus on Subaru means the fitment and function reflect a deep understanding of the specific platforms they cover. Subispeed carries the full GrimmSpeed catalog because their approach to product development consistently produces parts that perform as advertised and fit correctly out of the box.

Year	Make	Model	Notes
2008	Subaru	Forester	Sports 2.5 XT
2004-2005	Subaru	Forester	XT
2006-2008	Subaru	Forester	XT Limited
2005	Subaru	Forester	XT Premium