Trunk & Tailgate Lift Supports





A trunk lid and tailgate act as a door found at the rear of a car, wagon, pickup truck, or SUV that opens to provide access to your tools, spare and other gear that you haul in your vehicle. When you want to reach your trunk or truck bed to get your stuff in or out, you need the lid to stay open on its own so that you can use both of your hands. Providing the ultimate both in convenience and safety, the trunk/tailgate lift support shocks are what lets you pop open your vehicle’s trunk or tailgate with confidence.

Rear hatch/trunk/liftgate lift support shocks are gas charged cylinders which apply an accurate amount of pressure on the lid's bottom. As soon as you release the trunk or tailgate from inside of the vehicle and it raises about halfway, this is when shock struts come into play. What these do is elevate the lid to completely open position and support it firmly in place as long as you need it, leaving both of your hands free for added convenience when loading or unloading your trunk or truck bed.

How much pressure should be put to keep open the trunk or liftgate is precisely measured between lift support struts and the weight of the lid. When you open or close the lid, properly functioning lift supports ensure that it does it smoothly as well as securely hold the lid up once you've opened it, making all the processes safe and easy. If gas support shocks are not working properly, this won't be smooth and the lid can unexpectedly slam down. When the lid is difficult or heavy to lift from the closed position, doesn't stay open without assistance, falls on its own, or is slow to drop in cold weather, your support struts may be weak, worn out or faulty and need to be replaced.

Keep in mind that any lift support will eventually fail over time. These components are subject to wear from exposure to the elements during the lifetime of use. It’s critical that your trunk or tailgate lift support shocks work correctly for your personal safety. If your lift support shocks are defective or too weak to keep your trunk lid, liftgate or hatch up, be sure to replace them as soon as possible if you don't want to have the lid to come crashing down on you and cause injury. Don't ignore failing trunk lid, tailgate or hatch since it's as costly as unsafe. Browse our ultimate selection of superior quality, dependable support shocks and brackets that are sure to facilitate you in performing a long-lasting trunk, liftgate or hatch restoration or repair that you'll be proud to display.

We showcase the finest trunk and tailgate support struts from the most renowned brands of auto parts. You can count on our selection of top-notch trunk, tailgate, back glass lift supports to restore and maintain convenience and safety for years to come. Made to OE specifications, these gas charged lift shocks are quick and easy to install in the factory location on your make model so that you can get the job done in no time flat and for the first time. These shock struts are just what the doctor ordered if you need to restore the original lifting and lowering speeds of your trunk, hatch or tailgate. They'll provide safe and easy lifting, hold open the trunk/liftagate lid and ensure smooth, silent and effortless closing within seconds.

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Trunk & Tailgate Lift Supports Reviews

548 reviews
5 of 5
Rear Door Struts
Excellent fit and easy to install, at a great price!
Posted by Customer / December 09, 20242009 Lexus RX
4 of 5
Worked Out Good
They were a little smaller diameter than originals but did lift tailgate fine.
Posted by Glenn (Mesa, AZ) / December 07, 20242018 Volkswagen Atlas