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Lift Support

Exterior Body Panels

Holds the vehicle’s liftgate, trunk, or hood open without manual effort.

The lift support provides hydraulic or gas-assisted support to hold up the vehicle’s liftgate, trunk, or hood, making it easier to access the cargo area or engine bay without manual effort.

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Typical part cost
$20–$80🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$200🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
3/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Lift Support is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Liftgate/hood/trunk won’t stay open
Difficulty lifting trunk
Liftgate falling
Hydraulic strut failure

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Lift Support(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Lift Support(s)

No standard interval on file