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)

I bought these struts to replace the liftgate on my 2001 4runner, and I was very pleased with the result. A few tips for an easy install.1. If you are installing by yourself, use a 6' step ladder, and some towels to prop up the liftgate.2. To remove the OEM c-clips, use a flat head screw driver that will fit into the slots. Insert screw driver into one of the slots, and twist counter clockwise.3. Use a small punch and pop out the pins.4. There's a nylon bushing that goes inside the top of the struts, and it will need to be replace. Unfortunately they are not available individually, however you can make your own. Go to your local home improvement store that has the intitials "HD", and they have a section call "nylon spacer". Get 1 spacer, and cut it in half, with some sanding it will fit nice and snug. I've included a picture of the part number for the spacer, and the tools I used for the fitting part ( 60 grit sandpaper and vice grips).5. Don't forget to put back the OEM metal spacer when you install the lower part of the struts. You Willsee what I'm talking about when you take the old ones off.Installation should take 10-15 min, the longest part was cutting, and fitting the nylon bushings. I like the design of these replacements, they seem more solid than the OEM. Threaded bolts on the upper, easy clip pins on the bottom. I hope this will make your install a simple job. BTW, if you can get a second person to help, it's much easier. I did one side, and help with the other side.Update: It's 4-5 months since I installed these, and it was a cold winter here in VA. They work fine in the cold months, so let's see how they hold up in the summer (gases expand in the heat). 4/18/21Update: It's now going into the fall, and they still work fine. During the summer months here in VA, they seem to be a bit "stiffer", gases do expand. I just wanted to comment on one reviewer that left a 3 star review, with an image of the upper strut. He left out the nylon bushing that I had mention previously! If Toyota put a bushing there, there must be a reason for it. 10/12/2021

These supports really made a huge difference on my 1999 4runner.My back hatch had been sagging and I kept bumping my head.I installed these and now all is well.Great fit and easy to install, hint,I used a 6 foot step ladder and a couple of 2x4's to prop up the back hatch door

Ordered these for my 2001 Toyota 4-Runner. Perfect fit. Easy to replace. Love this product. Highly recommend.

It does the job, but some modifications need to be made in order to attach it to the vehicle. They look a little flimsy compared to the original supports(which lasted over 200,000 miles), but were a fractionof the price od OEM supports.

Really easy to install. Great price. Definitely recommend having someone with you to hold up.

These fit perfect and are easy to install. I reused the washers from the OEM hydraulics. They hold strong and seem well built.

I should have listened to that little voice in the back of my head after reading some of the reviews, or when actually taking them out of the box before I tried to install them.The only plus was that they were easy to install. No tools really necessary but the razor sharp corners that stick out from the clips and attaching hardware that hold these together is dangerous, flimsy sheet metal and ... seriously, seriously sharpAfter installing these, those sharp corners were hanging out and there was no way I'd be able to pay attention to these when cleaning my car, keep your mind on them while you would be loading up stuff into the back. I could my future self forgetting about them and leaning up against them and cutting a hole through my clothing or my skin. It would be super easy to do accidentally or when I'd be wiping down the area after a car cleaning, where these are located.Also, these did not allow using any of the original OEM hardware that had factory smooth corners and are safe. For another $20, I purchased OEM replacements and I'm really glad I did.I'm so much happier with out having to worry about being injured around these.Something about "not having" sharp edges just hanging out that brings a little piece to my mind.

i did not take long to install and now it lifts all the way up and stays there on cool 35* mornings. i did add a steel washer to each top as other reviewers had suggested. it would have been fine without the addition of the washers to shim but i had them in stock and if that is any concern they could easily be added later.

Direct replacement from the OEMs has enough power to lift tailgate took me 10 minutes to install. However, you will need washers if you mind the gap’s. I have not done it yet and it is still working fine no rattling nothing. One Bolt end screws into post and then you are able to install the nut will not slip out. I was worried about this when I first purchased this set of struts and it will it will not be an issue.

Bought as replacement for both shocks, but luckily one of my original shocks was still good, these shocks look good and fit but DO NOT support rear hatch in cold winter weather. No happy at all with purchase