Rear Door Lift Support Strut for Nissan Vans

This gas‑charged back door stay restores safe, smooth lifting of the tailgate. It’s built to OE length and force so the rear door opens easily, holds steady at full height, and closes with controlled damping. Perfect for delivery use, passenger shuttles, and fleet vans.

Why this part is needed ✅

The rear door is heavy. A healthy lift support carries that weight, protects hinges and latch, and keeps loading hands‑free. It prevents slamming in wind, reduces body stress, and makes daily access faster and safer.

How it works

Inside the steel tube is nitrogen gas and a small oil charge. The piston rod slides through a precision seal, creating lift force and gentle damping. As you raise the door, gas pressure assists the motion; near full open, internal valving slows travel to stop bounce. Corrosion‑resistant rod and clip‑on ends fit the factory ball studs for a quick swap.

When it’s failing and what can happen ⚠️

Signs include: door won’t stay up, drops in cold weather, needs two hands to lift, jerky movement, hissing, or oily film on the rod. If ignored, the door can fall unexpectedly, injure users, crack lamps/trim, and overload hinges, wiring, and latch.

Install tips ️

Support the door, replace in pairs, lift the spring clips, pop off, then click the new strut on. Do not grease the rod; just wipe clean. Note: slight force change with temperature is normal for gas springs.

Compatibility

• Nv350 Urvan
• Nv350 Caravan