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Hood Strut Locking - 30.5in Extended, Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579 - Replaces L71-6017 L716017 A99609
Hood Strut Locking - 30.5in Extended, Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579 - Replaces L71-6017 L716017 A99609
Automann

Hood Strut Locking - 30.5in Extended, Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579 - Replaces L71-6017 L716017 A99609

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SKU: A99609
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Fitment

Fits these trucks

Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579Hood lift and hold-open, lockingUse with hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543
Always confirm your year, make & model before ordering.
Part numbers

OEM & interchange numbers

6 cross-refs
Kenworth L71-6017 Kenworth L716017 Kenworth L71-6009 Kenworth L71-6021 Kenworth L716009 Kenworth L716021
Direct 1-to-1 replacement for every number above. Tap any number to copy.
Overview

Hold the hood up and keep it there with this Locking Hood Strut from Automann, distributed by FleetPro Parts & Tires. This is the gas strut that carries the weight of a tilting hood on Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, with a lock that keeps the hood held open while you work under it. A weak or leaking strut turns every service call into a two-hand balancing act, and a hood that will not stay up is how a pre-trip becomes an injury. Automann builds this one to Fleet Standard specifications, and we stock it right here in our Hanover Park, Illinois warehouse for lightning-fast shipping to fleets, diesel repair shops, and owner-operators nationwide.

Locked Open, Hands Free: The 30.5in Locking Strut Advantage

This locking gas strut measures 30.5in extended and weighs 4.45 lbs, shipping in a 33.5 x 2.75 x 2.5 in package. It is the heavier of the two 30.5in versions because of the locking mechanism, and that is the point: the hood stays held open instead of relying on gas pressure alone. Use it with hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543, which are sold separately and worth inspecting any time a hood has not been sitting closed properly.

At FleetPro Parts & Tires, we would rather replace a weak or leaking unit than hear how the hood came down. This strut restores hood lift and hold-open, and it is a direct replacement for a wide set of highly searched Kenworth numbers including L71-6017, L716017, L71-6009 and L71-6021. Confirm which version your truck uses before ordering: this is the locking strut, and the non-locking strut for the same 30.5in application is a separate part number.

Vehicle Fitment & Compatibility

This Automann gas strut is intended for the following commercial applications:

  • Make/Model: Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579
  • Application: Hood lift and hold-open
  • Type: Locking gas strut, 30.5in extended
  • Use With: Hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543, sold separately
  • Component Group: Body & Visibility / Hood Components & Shocks

Direct Replacement & Cross-Reference Numbers:

This Automann hood strut serves as a direct replacement for the following part numbers:

  • Kenworth Interchange: L71-6017, L716017, L71-6009, L71-6021, L716009, L716021
  • Automann Distributor #: A99609

Technical Specifications

  • Component Type: Hood strut, locking
  • Extended Length: 30.5in
  • Fits: Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579
  • Use With: Hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543
  • Weight: 4.45 lbs
  • Package Dims: 33.5 x 2.75 x 2.5 in
  • UPC: 889626289040
  • Product Level: Fleet Standard Aftermarket
  • Brand: Automann (Distributed by FleetPro Parts & Tires)
Key features
  • Locking Hold-Open: The locking mechanism keeps the hood held open instead of relying on gas pressure alone.
  • Restores Hood Lift: Replaces a weak or leaking strut so the hood rises easily and stays where you put it.
  • Correct 30.5in Extended Length: Sized for the T680 and 579 hood so the travel matches what the truck came with.
  • Latch-Matched: Made to work alongside hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543.
  • Six Kenworth Numbers Covered: Direct replacement for L71-6017, L716017, L71-6009, L71-6021, L716009 and L716021.
Specifications
Component Type
Hood strut, locking
Extended Length
30.5in
Fits
Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579
Use With
Hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543
Weight
4.45 lbs
Package Dims
33.5 x 2.75 x 2.5 in
UPC
889626289040
Product Level
Fleet Standard Aftermarket
Questions
Will this fit my truck?
This part fits Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579, Hood lift and hold-open, locking, Use with hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543. Always confirm your year, make and model before ordering.
What part numbers does it replace?
Yes. It is a direct replacement that interchanges with Kenworth L71-6017, Kenworth L716017, Kenworth L71-6009, Kenworth L71-6021, Kenworth L716009, Kenworth L716021.
How fast does it ship?
In-stock orders placed before 12 PM Central on business days ship the same day from our Hanover Park, IL warehouse, and typically arrive in 2 to 5 business days anywhere in the USA.
What's your return policy?
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days, backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If we ship the wrong part, we cover the return label and send the correct one.