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But that 4 inches can be done with 1 or 2 fingers. I literally have to push down slightly to engage the hood latches. It takes more effort to close than open.

Almost lifts on its own. Lift about 4 inches and it goes up by itself.

I made them out of some scrap 1/8 inch steel plate.

That's correct ; no need for it now.

You taught me something that I didn't know. Thanks.

Thanks for the info, I'll flip them over. I installed them just like the one on my Camry.

Finished it up yesterday with the supports installed. It works great.

10MM Ball Stud Bracket for Lift Supports/Gas Struts/Gas Spring/Prop(4 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7HHVZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Np4eEbWF8VPTQ

Here they are in stock and cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/BOXI-Charged-2002-2006-SG129005-53440AA011/dp/B019GEAFZK

https://www.walmart.com/ip/BOXI-2-Pcs-Front-Hood-Gas-Charged-Lift-Support-Strut-Shocks-Spring-Dampers-For-Toyota-Camry-2002-2006-SG129005-53440AA011/664616165

I had a couple of spare hood lifts for my 2002 Camry so I figured that they should work. It still needs a couple of reinforcement plates across the ribs on the hood, cleaning up and painting but it works great. Opens by itself after raising the hood about 4 inches.