I chose the hi-ace struts because they're designed for a heavy load and the fact that they already have hinges mounted on them, so no need to dick around with ball mounts etc....
$59 for both struts..
the second strut will be fitted on the weekend once I clear the wiring around the master cylinder...
I've taken it off since Trav suggested that it might exert too much pressure and warp the bonnet.
I'm currently trying to find 2 x smaller units that aren't exerting so much poundage.
the hi-ace strut was pretty impressive, it would pop the bonnet upon release and once uncatched would send it straight up.
when I had the hi-ace strut on I placed it against the strongest part of the firewall and then lined it up against the bonnet at full supported extension (ie with original support bar in place)
rack off a 96 Jeep Cherokee - unfort not a perfect fit as cherokees are smaller in width (by a fraction) - and the width between the front and rear-most bars on Mavs/Patrols is not "square"
the trademan racks are a full gutter skid, so not as flexible to line up, but better load bearing