Hood hinge repair or replacement

20180202_085844.jpg Hey riddler,
Did you ever come up with a strut to fit your hood? Im doing the strut conversion and tried a 120# (force) strut but it was too weak. I think 150s would do it but not sure were to source them. Criteria is 3" of stroke, 150# pressure max length of 19.5".

Any input is appreciated. .. maybe a truck hood support from wrecking yard...
Thanks. .i know this is an old thread.