DIY Hood Gas Spring

[churp]

For the DIY'er that wants to save a buck and doesn't want to drill holes in his Yaris when installing a hood gas cylinder....here's a solution:

Tools needed for installation:
1/2" open or box end wrench
12 mm socket
14 mm socket
ratchet w/extension

Purchased items from MSC Industrial Supply (online):
MSC #: 00483743----------------$15.43----- 30# cyl w 7" stroke
MSC #: 32912198---2@.72-----$1.44------- ball stud
MSC #: 32912206---2@.24-----$0.48 -------retainer clip
total---------------------------------$17.35

Misc. items:
5/16" nut....2 req'd
5/16" lock washers....4 req'd

Fabricated items: (see pics for clarification)
upper bracket.............1" angle aproximately 3" long with 2 holes (5/16" and 7/16" diameter)
lower bracket............1/4" X 1" X 9" steel,with 2 holes (5/16" and 7/16" diameter) the 1st one 6" from the bend and the 2nd 1.5" from the bend.

NOTE: Cylinder is positioned wrong in most of these pic's. The shaft always attaches to the lower bracket while the cylinder (black) attaches to the top bracket.