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Rear liftgate struts

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by KSRunner, Mar 28, 2025.

  1. Mar 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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    Part number or source for rear tail gate struts that will fit 2000 Limited? Bought a pair of after-market struts on Amazon and they don't fit. Thanks...
     
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    Thanks but no listing there.
     
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    I know this is late but I’ve used these and they work great.
    Maxpow Rear Hatch Support Tailgate Gas Charged Lift Support Struts Shocks Liftgate Cylinder Compatible with 4Runner 1996-2002 2Pcs 4286 SG229011 (Fit for 4Runner Tailgate Without Added Ladder) https://a.co/d/ciSu7pR
     
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    Dont buy Tuff Support, they’re barely adequate at best. Strong Arm is the best after market option, and if you buy the extra strong version it supposedly flies open. They’ve been around 40 or so years, and it’s what most people end up going with.

    Oem is good but pricy, you can apparently get oem ones rebuilt but it’s still more costly than Strong Arm ones by 4x (last I checked a few years ago). I don’t imagine the oem ones will always be available if they aren’t already
     

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