Description
Quality replacement gas-charged hood tilt shock for Volvo and Mack tilt-hood chassis. Supports the hood through its travel and takes load off the hinges. World American is the heavy-duty division of Midwest Truck & Auto Parts.
Signs You Need a New Hood Shock
- Hood will not stay up, drifting or slamming closed on its own
- Hood feels heavy and needs two hands to raise
- Oil weeping or a wet film down the shock body
- Rod no longer self-extends when unloaded – gas charge lost
- Rod pitting, scoring or corrosion tearing the seal
- Bent rod or worn end fitting causing the hood to bind
- Hood tilts unevenly because only one of the pair has failed
Specifications
| Manufacturer | World American |
|---|---|
| Part Number | WA18-8147 |
| Type | Gas-charged hood tilt assist shock |
| Extended Length | 23.50 in |
| Collapsed Length | 14.75 in |
| Body Diameter | 0.843 in |
| Warranty | 1 year / 100,000 miles |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Volvo: 20725387
- Volvo superseded numbers: 20541720, 20592319, 20910500, 20358822, 8081651, 85102474, 20502948, 20502741
- Mack: 11QM417M
- Automann: A95387
Applications
This hood shock fits Volvo VN and VNL series tilt-hood tractors and Mack chassis using 11QM417M.
Hood shocks are replaced in pairs – a new shock on one side and a tired one on the other makes the hood tilt unevenly. Extension force and end-fitting style are not published by the manufacturer, so compare against the unit you are removing.
