OEM Automotive Lift Supports

Lift Supports in Brief

Lift supports hold your hood, trunk, or liftgate open so you can work or load cargo safely. When they weaken, panels drift down or drop without warning. BAM Wholesale Parts carries genuine OEM lift supports rated for your vehicle, at wholesale pricing.

Keep Hoods and Liftgates Where They Belong

Gas lift supports lose pressure over time, especially in cold weather. You may notice a liftgate that won't stay up, a hood that creeps down, or a trunk that needs a hand to open fully. A weak support is more than an inconvenience. A falling hood or liftgate can injure someone or damage the panel. Replacing worn supports restores safe, predictable operation.

Lift Support Parts in This Category

• Hood lift supports
• Liftgate and hatch lift supports
• Trunk lid lift supports
• Rear glass lift supports for select models
• Ball studs, brackets, and retaining clips

Why OEM Lift Supports Matter

Each lift support is built for a specific panel weight, opening height, and mounting angle. OEM supports match the factory force and length, so the panel opens to the correct height and stays there without slamming open or drifting down. A support with too much force can stress hinges and panels, while one with too little won't hold the load. Factory parts keep that balance right.

Choosing the Right Lift Support

Identify the panel first: hood, trunk, liftgate, or rear glass. Then check whether your vehicle has a power liftgate, a rear spoiler, or other equipment that adds weight, since those can require a different support. Replace lift supports in pairs so both sides carry the load evenly. If your liftgate has other worn parts, browse our body parts, and for cargo-area upgrades, see our cargo accessories.

Lift Support Fitment and Safety

Lift supports vary by model year, body style, and equipment. Use your VIN to confirm the part number. Always prop the panel securely before removing an old support, and remove and install one side at a time. Lift supports are pressurized, so never puncture, heat, or disassemble them. Vehicles with power liftgates may use powered struts that require different service steps.

Lift Support Takeaways

• Weak supports are a safety issue, not just an annoyance.
• Match the support to the panel and any added equipment.
• Replace supports in pairs.
• Prop panels securely during replacement.

Lift Support Questions

How do I know my lift supports are failing?

If a hood, trunk, or liftgate won't stay open, drifts down, or needs help to open, the supports are likely weak.

Should I replace both lift supports?

Yes. Replacing them as a pair keeps lifting force even and prevents twisting the panel.

Can I install lift supports myself?

Many are straightforward to replace with basic tools. Secure the panel with a prop before removing anything.

Why do lift supports seem weaker in cold weather?

Gas pressure drops as temperature falls, so worn supports often show their weakness first on cold mornings.