Strong Arm Lift Support OEM C4218

This Strong Arm lift support restores factory extended-force lift assist for hood, hatch, or tailgate service.

Lift supports (also called gas struts or hood struts) are the small gas-charged pistons that hold hoods, hatches, and tailgates open. When the internal gas charge escapes, the lid stops holding itself up, especially in cold weather. Replace as a pair for balanced lift force.The manufacturer part number covers a broad range of makes, models, and model years - which is common for hardware kits, hydraulic components, and service items where the same physical piece is used across many platforms. The correct way to confirm this fits your vehicle is to match the manufacturer part number against your service manual, the OE parts diagram, or the part you are replacing. If your service manual cross-references this manufacturer PN, or if the piece you are removing carries this number physically stamped or labeled, you are looking at the correct replacement.

If you would like us to verify fitment against your VIN or vehicle configuration before you buy, contact us with the year, make, model, submodel, and trim of your vehicle and we will confirm the cross-reference against the manufacturer catalog.

Cross-Reference

Manufacturer part number C4218. This is a Strong Arm catalog part. Confirm the OE reference for your vehicle matches before installing.

Why You Might Need This

Hoods or tailgates that will not stay up on their own, especially in cold weather, are the classic symptom of a lift support that has lost gas charge. Replace as a pair for even lift force.

Installation Notes

Replace lift supports in pairs. An old strut on the opposite side will fail shortly after, and unequal support pressure damages the lid hinges and glass.

Shipping and Returns

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30-day return window on unopened, unused parts in original packaging. Open parts installed without verified fitment: no return, or up to a 40 percent restocking fee depending on condition. Brake friction material (pads and shoes) is safety-critical and cannot be returned once a pad has touched a rotor. If a part does not fit your vehicle as described, we cover the return shipping and make it right.