Liftgate Struts

Anyone replace their struts and actually happy with the non-oem replacement? I don't have any added weight(unless JBL system adds something) but would like it to open fully without having to push it the last 30%.

 

I did. After I put a ladder on the back, it was just heavy enough that the original struts couldn’t hold it up any more. The brand was Strong Arm Lift Supports and they were about $75. The gate is much sturdier now and I feel safe, even on a windy day to lean in and not feel like it will come down on me.

 

I counted at least 9 different threads recently on this subject in a search of this forum...plenty of opinions/offerings out there.

Here's 2:

https://www.4runners.com/threads/rear-hatch-struts-shocks-upgrade.5450/

https://trail4runner.com/2019/11/04/heavy-duty-4runner-lift-gate-strut-upgrade/

And a popular source:

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/t...mtysearch=Yes&search_return=all&Model=4RUNNER

 

Wanted to know if aftermarket struts will lift the hatch all the way without help.

 

Yup! I got mine from Gobi and how’s alllllll the way up.

 

Thanks. Is it harder to close with those struts or about the same?

 

It’s not easy, but I don’t have a grab strap. My model didn’t come with that option so I have to grab from the top of hatch itself. Compared to my buddies stock ones, you can feel the difference.

 

Ok, thanks.