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APPLICATION GUIDE

Hood, trunk & liftgate struts (automotive lift supports)

Hood (bonnet), trunk (boot), liftgate, tailgate and rear-glass gas struts for auto-parts distributors, wholesalers and online parts shops. Horizon supplies complete lift supports and connection hardware: search 24 vehicle makes by model, year and position, or send OE and aftermarket numbers for one mixed bulk quote.

MATCHING NOTES

Match the vehicle. Identify the support.

A hood support, liftgate support and rear-glass strut can belong to the same vehicle but have different lengths, force and mounting ends. Keep body style, installation side and manual/powered equipment with the original reference.

Published application & size references

Find the reference you needChoose a filter or enter a complete part number.
2,379 published references

Third-party brand names and part numbers are shown for cross-reference only. Send the reference and quantity; we quote gas springs made in our own factory and confirm the dimensions and connections in your quotation.

Browse 24 vehicle makes

Match the vehicle model, year, mounting position, equipment and production-date conditions before ordering.

Cross-reference: StrongArm E6484

Ford F-150 2009–2014 Hood

2009–2014 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Reference specifications

Extended: 364.24 mm / 14.34 in
Compressed: 237.24 mm / 9.34 in
Stroke: 127 mm / 5.00 in
Maximum force: 458.17 N / 103 lbf
Tube / rod diameter: 19 / 8 mm
End 1: Ball Socket; reference size 10 mm / 0.39 in; End 2: Ball Socket; reference size 8 mm / 0.31 in

Cross-reference: StrongArm C6757

Toyota Avalon 2013–2018 Hood

2013–2018 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Reference specifications

Extended: 670.05 mm / 26.38 in
Compressed: 397 mm / 15.63 in
Stroke: 273.05 mm / 10.75 in
Maximum force: 164.58 N / 37 lbf
Tube / rod diameter: 18 / 8 mm
End 1: Ball Socket; reference size 10 mm / 0.39 in; End 2: Ball Socket 16°

Cross-reference: StrongArm C6757

Toyota Camry 2012–2017 Hood

2012–2017 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Reference specifications

Extended: 670.05 mm / 26.38 in
Compressed: 397 mm / 15.63 in
Stroke: 273.05 mm / 10.75 in
Maximum force: 164.58 N / 37 lbf
Tube / rod diameter: 18 / 8 mm
End 1: Ball Socket; reference size 10 mm / 0.39 in; End 2: Ball Socket 16°

Cross-reference: StrongArm C6179

Honda CR-V 2007–2011 Liftgate

2007–2011 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Reference specifications

Extended: 625.35 mm / 24.62 in
Compressed: 422.15 mm / 16.62 in
Stroke: 203.2 mm / 8.00 in
Maximum force: 529.34 N / 119 lbf
Tube / rod diameter: 22 / 10 mm
End 1: Ball Socket; reference size 10 mm / 0.39 in; End 2: Ball Socket 16°

Cross-reference: StrongArm D4153

Ford F-150 2005–2008 Hood

2005–2008 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Reference specifications

Extended: 400.3 mm / 15.76 in
Compressed: 260.6 mm / 10.26 in
Stroke: 139.7 mm / 5.50 in
Maximum force: 373.65 N / 84 lbf
Tube / rod diameter: 15 / 6 mm
End 1: Ball Socket 16°; End 2: Ball Socket; reference size 8 mm / 0.31 in

Cross-reference: StrongArm D4153

Lincoln Mark LT 2008 Hood

2008 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Reference specifications

Extended: 400.3 mm / 15.76 in
Compressed: 260.6 mm / 10.26 in
Stroke: 139.7 mm / 5.50 in
Maximum force: 373.65 N / 84 lbf
Tube / rod diameter: 15 / 6 mm
End 1: Ball Socket 16°; End 2: Ball Socket; reference size 8 mm / 0.31 in

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4781

Ford Aerostar 1988–1997 Liftgate

1988–1997 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

with Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4271

Ford Aerostar 1988–1993 Liftgate

1988–1993 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

without Rear Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4781

Ford Aerostar 1987 Liftgate

1987 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

From 05/1987; with Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4271

Ford Aerostar 1987 Liftgate

1987 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

From 05/1987; without Rear Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4273

Ford Aerostar 1987 Liftgate

1987 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

To 05/1987; without Rear Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4784

Ford Aerostar 1986–1987 Hatch

1986–1987 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 2

To 05/1987; with Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4273

Ford Aerostar 1986 Liftgate

1986 · Liftgate · Quantity per vehicle: 2

without Rear Wiper

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4319L

Ford Aspire 1994–1997 Hatch

1994–1997 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 1

Left

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm C4319R

Ford Aspire 1994–1997 Hatch

1994–1997 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 1

Right

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm D4423

Ford Bronco II 1984–1990 Back Glass

1984–1990 · Back Glass · Quantity per vehicle: 2

with Movable Rear Window

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm D4600

Ford Bronco II 1984–1990 Hatch

1984–1990 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm E4475

Ford Contour 1995–2000 Trunk Lid

1995–2000 · Trunk Lid · Quantity per vehicle: 2

with Spoiler

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm E4506

Ford Contour 1995–2000 Trunk Lid

1995–2000 · Trunk Lid · Quantity per vehicle: 2

without Spoiler

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm E4550

Ford Crown Victoria 1998–2011 Hood

1998–2011 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm E4467

Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1997 Hood

1992–1997 · Hood · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm D4610

Ford EXP 1986–1988 Hatch

1986–1988 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm D4415

Ford EXP 1982–1985 Hatch

1982–1985 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

Cross-reference: StrongArm D6745

Ford EcoSport 2013–2021 Hatch

2013–2021 · Hatch · Quantity per vehicle: 2

Assembly matching

Match dimensions from the original assembly

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SUPPLY BY APPLICATION

Gas struts by position: hood, trunk, liftgate and rear glass

Hood support concept — Fixed engine-bay bracket to the moving hood.
APPLICATION CONCEPTHood support

Fixed engine-bay bracket to the moving hood.

01

Hood struts (bonnet struts)

Hood struts for passenger cars, SUVs, vans and light trucks. Check the model and year, both lengths, the force and both end fittings. Browse by make, for example Ford hood struts or Chevrolet hood struts.

Product range: Compression gas struts →

What to identify

Hood mounting position; original marking; lengths; force; ends

Liftgate support concept — Fixed rear opening to the complete moving liftgate.
APPLICATION CONCEPTLiftgate support

Fixed rear opening to the complete moving liftgate.

Trunk-lid support concept — Trunk body bracket to the hinged lid.
APPLICATION CONCEPTTrunk-lid support

Trunk body bracket to the hinged lid.

02

Trunk, liftgate & tailgate struts (boot struts)

Rear-opening lift supports for trunk lids, liftgates and tailgates on sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs and minivans. Browse by make, for example Toyota liftgate struts or Subaru tailgate struts.

Product range: Compression gas struts →

What to identify

Body style; liftgate equipment; installation side; original part marking

Opening-glass support concept — Fixed rear frame to the top-hinged glass; the lower tailgate stays closed.
APPLICATION CONCEPTOpening-glass support

Fixed rear frame to the top-hinged glass; the lower tailgate stays closed.

03

Rear glass

Glass-hatch struts for vehicles with independently opening rear glass

Product range: Compression gas struts →

What to identify

Glass position; model/body variant; existing strut and fittings

Service-body access concept — Fixed compartment frame to an upward-opening service door.
APPLICATION CONCEPTService-body access

Fixed compartment frame to an upward-opening service door.

04

Commercial vehicle access

Truck and van hoods, battery covers and service flaps. For pickup accessories, see truck cap and canopy struts.

Product range: Compression springs and connection hardware →

What to identify

Vehicle or body-builder model; exact cover; dimensions and connections

Application concepts show example mechanisms and gas spring locations. Use your installed part, dimensions and connections to define the final fit. Further reading: gas springs in automotive hood and tailgate systems.

PRODUCT / CHECK / DELIVERY

See the details behind the supply.

Explore product & process photos →
Batch of finished gas springs with eyelet ends

Complete assemblies

Complete lift supports with selected eyelet or ball-socket ends for the required mounting position.

Gas spring force testing equipment

Force verification

The supplied configuration identifies force and dimensions, with inspection requirements agreed for the order.

Gas springs individually bagged and packed in cartons

Order preparation

Single-reference or mixed-parts orders with item identification and packaging defined per order.

FOR Parts distributors / Aftermarket brands

A clear parts list makes a clearer quote.

  • Year, make, model and body style
  • Hood / liftgate / trunk / glass location
  • Existing part number or printed code
  • Dimensions and force when known
  • Photos of both ends
  • Quantity per part
Gas spring mounting lengths: fully extended L1, fully compressed L2 and stroke S equals L1 minus L201 / MEASUREMENTExtended and compressed lengthMOUNTING CENTER TO MOUNTING CENTERFULLY EXTENDEDL1 / Extended lengthFULLY COMPRESSEDL2 / Compressed lengthSTROKES = L1 - L2Use the same mounting references in both positions.Schematic. The short rod neck and end-fitting geometry depend on the actual assembly.
PRODUCT CONNECTIONS

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AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY

Common questions about automotive orders

Can one quotation cover different makes and support positions?

Yes. A mixed parts list can include hood, trunk, liftgate and rear-glass supports across different vehicle makes. Each line keeps its reference, application, selected assembly and quantity together.

Does a liftgate reference include a powered tailgate actuator?

We supply the gas-spring lift support only. A powered tailgate can contain electrically driven actuators, gas supports or both. Identify the required component and the vehicle equipment; a gas strut reference does not identify a complete powered actuator.

Does the vehicle name alone establish fit?

Body style, model year, build-date conditions and mounting position can change the part. The reference finder keeps these application details visible; the supplied assembly also defines its dimensions, force and end fittings.

SUPPLY TERMS

Wholesale terms for parts distributors

MOQ 100 pcs

The minimum order quantity is 100 pcs. Hood, trunk, liftgate and rear-glass struts for different makes can go in one order.

Samples in 3–5 days

Samples are charged; the sample fee is refunded when you place an order.

Bulk in 15–20 days

Bulk and production orders take 15–20 days.

Payment & shipping

30% deposit, 70% balance before shipment. FOB any Chinese port, or DDP on request.

Restocking lift supports for resale? See our wholesale gas strut supplier page for parts distributors, wholesalers and online shops.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Have a part number, dimensions or a parts list?

Send one reference or a mixed list of automotive lift supports. We quote the selected assemblies and quantities by line, including the required end connections and packing details.