Liftgate supports

[dkad260]

What liftgate supports are people using without issues? I tried a pair from Amazon, can't think of the name, but when I snapped it on the ball socket, it was a hard push, which made me nervous to install the other side. So I tried to remove it....not happening...I had to cut it off (not the mount) so I let them know and returned them.

Needless to say I'm hesitant to try another aftermarket without asking.

Edit to add:

This is what I bought and had to end up cutting off as I thought the ball socket was going to snap off while trying to remove them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CJ96GYL?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Go to GMPartsDirect.com, enter your VIN, go to the Body section, and look for the exploded diagram of rear tailgate. You should find what you are looking for along with the correct part number. And, the cost will be significantly cheaper than the local dealer.

I changed out my struts about 1 1/2 years ago. The ball socket is supposed to be firm to hold the struts in place, but you should be able to pop them off with a screwdriver applying a little bit of leverage.

 

[Fless]

About a year ago I used Strongarm ones from Rock Auto for my NBS, as well as for a friend's Honda Pilot (both liftgate and glass on both cars). They are still doing the job.

 

[petethepug]

Had to cut / grind them off my VW and Celica. Both are circa 1990. Good work cutting the cap off the ball socket. If you break off that ball socket mount joint you’ll likely be replacing the entire lid.

Stabilis is the OEM brand that’s stamped on the GM parts.

 

[intheburbs]

All 4 stabilus struts were like $75 shipped from Rock Auto when I bought them last year.

The clip holding them on is a tad obnoxious.

 

[Scrappycrow]

The clip holding them on is a tad obnoxious.

It is, but if you're replacing the struts, it doesn't matter if they get damaged during removal. A pick and some needle-nose pliers make quick work of them. I've never had to cut any lift struts in the numerous times I've changed them on any vehicle.