Stabilus 3B-024073

Stabilus 3B-024073 Gas Strut Overview

The Stabilus 3B-024073 gas strut is built for applications that need controlled lift, support, and smooth motion in automotive and light-duty equipment systems. With a 290 N (65.2 lb) force rating, 560 mm extended length, and 328 mm compressed length, it provides measured assistance for panels, lids, and access points that rely on consistent opening and closing action.

This Stabilus gas spring uses plastic socket connections at both ends and features an 8 mm rod diameter with an 18 mm tube diameter. The compact body dimensions and OE-style construction make it a practical replacement for vehicles and equipment that call for this exact length and force specification. Part number 3B-024073 is also referenced in OE-style interchange listings for related applications.

Key Features

• Stabilus gas strut, part number 3B-024073
• 290 N / 65.2 lb force rating for controlled support
• Extended length: 560 mm (22.047 in)
• Compressed length: 328 mm (12.913 in)
• 8 mm rod diameter and 18 mm tube diameter
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections
• OE-style dimensions for direct replacement matching

Detailed Product Description

Stabilus 3B-024073 is a gas spring engineered around specific dimensional and force requirements rather than universal fitment. The 560 mm extended length and 328 mm compressed length define the travel range, while the 290 N output helps maintain steady lift and controlled lowering. That makes this part suitable for automotive lift supports and other access panels where the original strut has weakened, lost pressure, or no longer holds position correctly. Search terms such as Stabilus 3B-024073 gas strut replacement, 560 mm x 328 mm lift support, and OE-style plastic socket gas spring are commonly used when matching this type of part.

For fitment-based searches, this part is associated with OE cross-reference applications including Volkswagen and Audi platforms that use the same style of gas spring specification. If you are sourcing a replacement for a Volkswagen or Audi hatch, hood, or access panel application, verify the original length, force, and socket style against the removed unit before ordering. This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 6J4827550B and 6J4827550C for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Lift support that no longer holds a panel in the open position
• Slow, uneven, or weak opening action
• Hatch, hood, or lid dropping too quickly
• Loss of gas pressure in the original strut
• Noise or binding caused by worn support hardware or aging strut seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the original compressed length, extended length, force rating, and end connection style before installation. Match the plastic socket attachment points to the vehicle’s existing mounting studs or ball ends, and compare the removed strut to 3B-024073 before final assembly. Replace supports in pairs only when the vehicle design calls for matched lift force, and support the panel securely during removal to prevent sudden movement.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas springs and lift supports, and this part follows the dimensional and force specifications needed for accurate replacement selection. Use the part number 3B-024073 and the original strut measurements to confirm the correct application for Volkswagen and Audi fitment searches.