Im looking at hood supporters, as the A4 i bought is missing this, and instead the old owner had a broom stick just lying under the hood wedged on the side.

2001 Audi A4 Lift Support | Car Stuff

im looking at the second one, but just because its only $16 and the logo "strong arm" looks cool, but in all honestly would anyone recommend one specificlly and why?

ECStuning has them up for $55 cheapest , im looking to spend 30 MAX on this lol

 

junkyard, best option for any car, beats that stupid hood prop stick any day

 

im in an 01, do you know if i need to look for a 99.5 and up or would any b5 model work?
The only junkyard within a 45 min drive from me has no 99.5-01 a4's at all

 

Any B5 would work, they all used the same hood strut AFAIK. The thing you're paying for when you buy on OEM strut is convenience. It will just snap in where the old one was. You can buy generic hood struts at AutoZone or Advance for <$10, they'll just take more work on your part to make them fit.

 

I just use a breaker bar with a 17mm impact deep socket in between the washer reservoir and ABS module lol.

 

and if you buy a other item for a buck shipping is free..... CHEAPEST

go... hope this helps......

 

YES!!! THANKS!
how did i not find this myself