Porsche Cayman 987 Hood Bonnet Gas Strut Spring Left Right N/O/S 99751155101

Porsche Cayman 987 Hood Bonnet Gas Strut Spring Left Right is an original component from the Hinges, locks and other hood parts group, designed for stable support and controlled opening of the engine compartment lid. The used gas strut ensures proper hood operation characteristics, improving handling comfort and safety during service and daily use of your Porsche vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 99751155101
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 99751155101
• Substitutable numbers: 99751155101, 997 511 551 01
• Location on the vehicle: Right, Left
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function of the Porsche hood gas strut

The presented hood gas strut has been designed specifically for Porsche models from the Cayman 987 family, with the intention of precise guidance and support of the lid. The component is responsible for the controlled lifting of the hood and its stable maintenance in the open position, which is essential both during service work and for regular access to the engine compartment.

Thanks to the appropriately selected spring characteristics and a design matched to the body geometry, the gas strut works in tandem with the hinges and hood lock, reducing the risk of the lid falling uncontrollably. This solution improves vehicle handling ergonomics and contributes to user convenience.

Vehicle placement and mounting configuration

The gas strut has been prepared for installation on the right and left side of the vehicle, which facilitates the selection of the appropriate component when replacing a pair of hood springs. Such a solution allows for maintaining the symmetrical operation of the lid support system, which translates into even load distribution on the hinges and stable operation of the entire mechanism.

Placement in the engine compartment zone requires the component to be properly matched to a specific Porsche model, which is why it is worth paying attention to compliance with the manufacturer's markings and body configuration when selecting parts. A correctly selected gas strut reduces stress at mounting points and ensures smooth hood opening.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered gas strut comes from disassembly and is marked as a used original component by Porsche. This type of part retains the factory geometry and mounting method, which promotes trouble-free installation in place of a worn component. In practice, this allows for restoring the correct operation of the hood without the need for vehicle structure modifications.

Choosing a used gas strut is a cost-effective solution while maintaining compliance with the manufacturer's factory standards. This is particularly important in sports cars, where the precision of body component fitment affects user comfort and the overall quality of vehicle operation.

Benefits of using a dedicated hood gas strut

Using the correct hood gas strut in a Porsche Cayman 987 brings a number of practical benefits:

• stable support of the hood in the open position during service work,
• smooth and predictable opening of the engine compartment lid,
• reduction of loads acting on the hinges and hood lock,
• preservation of the factory geometry and operating method of the lifting mechanism,
• easier installation thanks to the fitment for a specific Porsche model.

A well-chosen gas strut affects the comfort of daily vehicle operation, as well as user safety during work on the engine, minimizing the risk of the hood falling accidentally.

Related Porsche body components and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Porsche and need other elements from the same group, such as additional gas struts, mounting elements, or supplementary lifting mechanism components, check the available parts in the Porsche hinges, locks and other hood parts category.

When working with used body and drivetrain components, it is worth knowing the basic principles of assessing their technical condition and fitment to a specific model. Practical tips on the safe selection of components from the secondary market can be found in the guide Second-hand differential – what you need to know about used differentials, sensors, and drivetrain systems, which helps to better understand the specifics of selecting used parts.