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On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz R550 Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement is $176 with $81 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
| Car | Service | Estimate | Shop/Dealer Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R550V8-5.5L | Service typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Passenger Side Replacement | Estimate$276.19 | Shop/Dealer Price$333.99 - $468.02 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R550V8-5.5L | Service typeHood Lift Support Shocks - Driver Side Replacement | Estimate$256.19 | Shop/Dealer Price$314.02 - $448.07 |
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.
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.
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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