{"product_id":"the-silent-lift-hood-struts","title":"The Silent Lift | Bonnet Hood Gas Struts for Porsche 986 \u0026 996","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn engine bay opens on trust. When the strut gives out mid-lift, the bonnet becomes a verdict on how well a car has been cared for.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Lift restores the first gesture of every service ritual, a bonnet that rises cleanly, holds its position, and closes with a confident click. Engineered as a direct replacement for the Porsche 911 996 (1999-2004) and the first-generation Boxster 986 (1996-2004), these struts match the OE reference 99651155101 and fit without drilling, filing, or improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strut is built from stainless steel with a black metal finish, gas-charged to hold the hood at full open without creeping, and quality-checked before shipping. Two struts arrive per set, ready for an installation that a careful owner can complete in minutes with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is not a spare part. It is the small ceremony of opening the car done properly again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Porsche owner knows the moment: you pull the release, the bonnet rises a few inches, and then hesitates, as if the car itself is asking whether you really need to check the oil today. New gas struts erase that hesitation. Matched to the OE reference 99651155101, the Silent Lift units carry the bonnet through a smooth full arc and hold it there, engine bay open, both hands free for the work. The stainless construction also settles a quieter complaint, the corrosion that made the old struts weep and seize in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a3a5c;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eDirect replacement fits Porsche 911 996 (1999-2004) and Boxster 986 (1996-2004)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eOE reference 99651155101, exact match to factory fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eStainless steel construction with black metal finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eGas-charged to hold the bonnet open without sagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eSet of 2 struts, quality-checked before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eInstallable in minutes with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBlack metal bodies blend invisibly into the engine bay trim of the 996 and 986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a3a5c;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eOE Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99651155101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porsche 911 996 1999-2004, Boxster 986 1996-2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 gas struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, black metal finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eItem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eItem Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eItem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.29 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% new, unused, quality-checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a3a5c;\"\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement, no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a3a5c;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#333;font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eOwners doing their own fluid checks and oil changes who want the bonnet to behave while both hands are busy, detailers who open and close the hood fifty times a day, and restorers bringing a 996 or 986 back to factory feel, one honest part at a time Owners clubs recommend replacing bonnet and boot struts in pairs, and these make an economical, satisfying first DIY task for a new Porsche owner..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a3a5c;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Which cars do these fit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: They are direct replacements for the Porsche 911 996 built 1999-2004 and the first-generation Boxster 986 built 1996-2004, matching OE reference 99651155101.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: How many struts are in the set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: Two struts, one for each side of the bonnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Are they as strong as the factory units?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: Yes, they are gas-charged to OE standards and quality-checked, with a stainless steel body that resists corrosion far better than the aging originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Do I need special tools to install them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: No. A standard ratchet and socket set is sufficient for the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Will they hold the hood fully open?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: Yes, the gas charge holds the bonnet at full lift without sagging or creeping down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Will the bonnet stay open in cold weather?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: Gas struts lose a little force in extreme cold, but these are charged to OE spec, so hold behavior remains reliable in normal seasonal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: How do I know if my struts are failing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: The classic signs are a bonnet that drops quickly once lifted, visible oil streaks on the old strut body, or a strut that will not hold the hood at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Are these genuine Porsche parts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: They are aftermarket units engineered to the 99651155101 OE specification, built to match the original fitment and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between 986 and 996 fitment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#444;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eA: The first-generation Boxster 986 and the 911 996 share the same bonnet strut reference, so this one set covers both families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eQ: Will the strut fit my 997 or 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