OVERTAKE Hi-Lift Hood Strut Kit - Subaru 2002-2007 WRX, 2004-2007 STI

I have a 1999 Impreza 2.5RS that has a lightweight aluminum OEM hood. I purchased a generic hood strut kit about 20 years ago, and they were so powerful (made for a steel hood) that I could only use one strut. Also the mounting kit was horrible... the hood side connection was only held in by one bolt so it had a tendency to spin the bolt loose. The strut kit by OVERTAKE is awesome. The strut valving is setup for a lightweight hood, so I can run both struts, and additionally the mounting hardware is awesome. Super beefy and very precise holes made it install perfectly. The price was not cheap, but I'm very impressed with what I got. Lastly, my favorite part, is that the lift on the hood is essentially maximized. I am confident I can now pull the engine and trans without having to pull the struts off and set the hood on the windshield.

Gave me more space to work on my car!

Really nice upgrade for an older WRX, especially if you’re constantly working under the hood. Installation is straightforward and the hood opens smoothly and stays up securely without having to fight with the factory prop rod.

I’m currently bringing a 2003 WRX project back to life, so I’m under the hood constantly. Getting the prop rod out of the way makes a bigger difference than I expected and gives you much better access while working around the engine bay.

Fit and finish are good and everything needed for installation was included. Definitely one of those simple upgrades that makes working on the car a lot nicer.

I'm so happy with these hood struts! Super smooth and simple to install!

This is a must buy part if you spend a lot of time in your engine bay. Not only does it make accessing the engine easier it also allows you to clean areas that were previously out of reach.

VERY Easy install. I've had my car for 15 years (99 Impreza RS) and I finally made the decision to get the hood struts. Overtake's struts are the real deal. Highly recommended!

Fantastic product. made it so much easier to work on the engine.

Outstanding product and extremely easy installation

OVERTAKE you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SIMPLE install!!! Your great engineering and perfect fits are SO AWESOME. Ordered and installed on my 2025 GR86 and WOW, SO pleased!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!

This is a very simple, inexpensive and great upgrade. It does allow for more room to work on your engine, more light but also SO much smoother than the OEM hood struts when opening and closing. This install took me about 7 minutes!

These are some of the best out there, they put the hood in a position that gives full access to the engine bay. Easy to install and makes a visual impact under the hood.

A must have easy mod for your WRX

Great quality easy installation, exactly what I expected from these guys

Amazing! Easy Install and great quality product.

Husband loved it!

The mod everyone needs. The install is quick, easy, and simplifies your life. Thank you!

At this point most GR hatch probably need new hood struts, going high lift was the obvious choice. When installing these I did one at a time and one strut by itself could support the hood with ease. Solid product!

One of the best modifications for any Subie!! Install was a breeze hardware is great quality and the struts are amazing easy push on no tiny pins!! Great for show but even better if you work on your Subie get the hood to stand at attention and out of your way!! Great improvement over of design Ifykyk so glad I swapped mine. Thanks again to the whole overtake team on a great product fast shipping!!

Simple & straight forward install. Great quality product from the hardware to the lift supports themselves. Would recommend anyone with a hood prop to definitely upgrade.