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Volkswagen Transporter Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement at your home or office.

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Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement Service

How much does a Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Transporter Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement is $149 with $54 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1965 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.2LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$257.47Shop/Dealer Price$303.09 - $417.45
1974 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.6LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$237.47Shop/Dealer Price$283.11 - $397.48
1960 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.2LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$237.47Shop/Dealer Price$283.11 - $397.48
1974 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.8LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$237.47Shop/Dealer Price$283.09 - $397.44
1963 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.2LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$237.47Shop/Dealer Price$283.12 - $397.51
1975 Volkswagen TransporterH4-1.8LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$237.47Shop/Dealer Price$283.11 - $397.48
1993 Volkswagen TransporterL5-2.5LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$208.81Shop/Dealer Price$245.90 - $334.92
1988 Volkswagen TransporterH4-2.1LService typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$242.47Shop/Dealer Price$288.34 - $402.90
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What are the Hood Lift Support Shocks all about?

Hood lift support shocks are energy storage devices that work by means of compressing gas in a cylinder. When they’re closed, energy is stored, and when they’re opened, energy is released. You might think of them as shock absorbers or struts, but this is erroneous. Shocks absorb energy and do not release it.

Almost all vehicles use pneumatic struts to hold up the hood. They’re filled with inert gas that hold structures open. The lift supports store the energy when closed, and when they open, the energy is released. If the hood lift supports are weak or leaking, the hood may slowly close when opened or may slam down unexpectedly.

Keep in mind:

  • Any hood lift support will eventually fail.
  • Hood lift supports will operate more efficiently in warm temperatures than in cold ones.
  • Frequent use can cause failure of a hood lift support.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle's hood is opened and supported manually
  • The defective hood lift support shocks are removed
  • The new hood lift support shocks are installed
  • The hood manual support is removed
  • The repair is verified and the hood lift support shocks are tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

You can extend the life of your hood lift shocks just by keeping them clean. Dirt and debris on the cylinder arm can nick the seal, causing a leak. If you’re experiencing problems with your hood lift support shocks, have one of our expert mechanics replace them.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Hood Lift Support Shocks?

  • Hood slams down unexpectedly
  • Hood slowly lowers when lifted

How important is this service?

It’s very important that your hood lift support shocks work properly as you don’t want to have your vehicle’s hood come crashing down on you. This is a problem that has happened to more backyard mechanics than we could recall. Have weak or failed hood lift support shocks replaced as soon as you can.

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by Glenn
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.2L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - San Jose, California
Mark is very passionate about cars. He has taken on the challenge of working on my VW bus, and I've been happy with the results. If he sees a problem he works with you to figure out a solution.

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Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.8L - Oil/Fluid Leak - Redondo Beach, California
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by Z
Volkswagen Transporter H4-1.8L - Fuel Pump - San Diego, California
Chet gets the job done and honestly recommends future items that should be looked at. I am going to request him next time service is needed.

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by David
Volkswagen Transporter H4-2.0L - Car starts and then dies - Indianapolis, Indiana
Bryan was about 90 minutes late to the appointment, but kept me informed during the wait. The situation was not critical, so I was fine with the delay. When he arrived and started to work I better understood the situation - Bryant does a thorough job and really works to get you a solution. My 77 VW Transporter was starting but not running. Bryant spend the better part of the hour tracking down the "bug" in the works and in the end was able to get the bus back to running condition. He went above and beyond and I would not hesitate to recommend the service and Bryant to a friend or family member.

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