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Hood Strut Non-Locking - 30.5in Extended, Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579 - Replaces L716008 L71-6008 A99608
Hood Strut Non-Locking - 30.5in Extended, Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579 - Replaces L716008 L71-6008 A99608
Automann

Hood Strut Non-Locking - 30.5in Extended, Kenworth T680 / Peterbilt 579 - Replaces L716008 L71-6008 A99608

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SKU: A99608
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Fitment

Fits these trucks

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

OEM & interchange numbers

2 cross-refs
Kenworth L716008 Kenworth L71-6008
Direct 1-to-1 replacement for every number above. Tap any number to copy.
Overview

Get the hood lifting and holding again with this Non-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. A weak or leaking strut is the one you find out about at the worst possible moment: the hood creeps down while you are leaning over the engine, or it will not stay up long enough to finish a pre-trip. 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.

Hood Lift Restored: The 30.5in Non-Locking Strut Advantage

This non-locking gas strut measures 30.5in extended and weighs 3.6 lbs, shipping in a 34 x 1.375 x 1.375 in package. Non-locking means it lifts and holds on gas pressure alone, with no mechanical lock to release before the hood comes back down, so the daily walk-around stays a one-hand job. 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 the highly searched industry numbers Kenworth L716008 and L71-6008. Confirm which version your truck uses before ordering: this is the non-locking strut, and the 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: Non-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: L716008, L71-6008
  • Automann Distributor #: A99608

Technical Specifications

  • Component Type: Hood strut, non-locking
  • Extended Length: 30.5in
  • Fits: Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579
  • Use With: Hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543
  • Weight: 3.6 lbs
  • Package Dims: 34 x 1.375 x 1.375 in
  • UPC: 889626289033
  • Product Level: Fleet Standard Aftermarket
  • Brand: Automann (Distributed by FleetPro Parts & Tires)
Key features
  • Restores Hood Lift and Hold-Open: 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.
  • Non-Locking Design: Lifts and holds on gas pressure alone, with no mechanical lock to release before closing the hood.
  • Latch-Matched: Made to work alongside hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543.
  • Two Kenworth Numbers Covered: Direct replacement for L716008 and L71-6008.
Specifications
Component Type
Hood strut, non-locking
Extended Length
30.5in
Fits
Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579
Use With
Hood latches HLK2542 and HLK2543
Weight
3.6 lbs
Package Dims
34 x 1.375 x 1.375 in
UPC
889626289033
Product Level
Fleet Standard Aftermarket
Questions
Will this fit my truck?
This part fits Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579, Hood lift and hold-open, non-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 L716008, Kenworth L71-6008.
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.