FREIGHTLINER part description

Features & Benefits

  • Helps support heavy Freightliner hoods during tilting operations
  • Handles 84.26 to 168.53 lbs of force for smooth and exceptional movement
  • Spring-loaded mechanism guarantees controlled opening and closing
  • Nitride-coated and painted black for decay resistance
  • Reduces stress on hinges and attachment points for longer-lasting performance
  • Assists with maintaining proper hood alignment over time
  • Fits Freightliner models that require a tilt assist strut

Freightliner Hood Tilt Assist Strut

If we’re talking about standards, the Freightliner Hood Tilt Assist Strut meets expectations by providing controlled movement for hood tilting. Heavy-duty hoods require strong support to stay in place, and this strut assists in lifting and lowering, reducing strain on hinges and other components. Constructed to handle between 84.26 to 168.53 lbs of force, it offers assistance every time the hood is accessed. Featuring a durable nitride-coated spring mechanism with a painted black finish, the Freightliner A17-21073-001 gives good performance while resisting wear over time.

Product Attributes

Compressed Length 669 mm
Extended Length 995 mm
Inner Surface Finish Nitride
Load Range 84.26-168.53 lbs
Outer Diameter 28 mm
Outer Surface Color Black
Outer Surface Finish Painted
Freightliner® is the best-selling brand of heavy duty trucks in North America. But when it's time to service any of these trucks, it also provides customers with the parts they need right when and where they need them. Its distribution centers are located across the United States and utilize only the latest product-sourcing technology to ensure quick and hassle-free delivery of parts. Freightliner knows how crucial these trucks are for your business operations, so it provides you with only the highest-quality replacement parts to keep your vehicles back on the road. With genuine parts from this brand, customers would never have to worry about installation and performance at all.

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