No More Hood Prop Rod — GrimmSpeedHigh Lift Hood Struts for the GR WRX/STI
The GrimmSpeed High Lift Hood Struts for the 2008-2014 Subaru WRX/STI (High Lift) 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 a higher lift angle that provides more clearance for working in the engine bay at the top of the firewall and turbocharger area. 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. The high lift configuration raises the hood approximately 20-30% higher than standard strut designs, providing meaningful additional clearance for work on the top of the engine, turbocharger, and upper firewall components.
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 GR WRX/STI — 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: 2008-2014 Subaru WRX/STI (High Lift)
- Replaces factory hood prop rod — gas-charged automatic hold
- Hands-free hood operation — no prop rod positioning required
- High lift configuration — more clearance for engine bay work
- Bolt-in at factory hood hinge and fender mounting points
- No modification to hood or chassis required
- Sold as a pair
Fitment Notes
- Platform: 2008-2014 Subaru WRX/STI (High Lift)
- Bolt-in at factory mounting points — no modification required
- Two people recommended for initial installation
- High lift configuration — verify clearance with hood open before driving
Straight From Subispeed
The GrimmSpeed hood struts are a quality-of-life upgrade that every GR WRX/STI 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. The high lift version is specifically worth having on the GR WRX/STI where the turbocharger, intercooler, and uppipe work requires clearance at the top of the engine bay — the extra hood height makes a real difference on that platform.
What’s Included
- GrimmSpeed High Lift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2014 | Subaru | WRX | EJ255 |
| 2008-2014 | Subaru | WRX STI | EJ257 |
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