Stabilus 3B-031861 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for OE-Style Hood Control

This Stabilus hood lift support is built for body applications that need controlled hood opening and steady hold position. With a 330 N force rating and plastic socket connections, it matches the dimensions and attachment style used in OE-style hood support service work.

Part number 3B-031861 is a direct-reference hood lift support for select vehicle applications, including Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima fitments listed below. If you are replacing a weak or leaking hood strut, this Stabilus 3B-031861 support restores consistent hood movement and secure open-position retention.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 3B-031861
• Category: Body > Hood
• Part type: Hood lift support
• Force rating: 330 N / 74.19 lb
• Extended length: 588.5 mm (23.169 in)
• Compressed length: 350.5 mm (13.799 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
• Tube diameter: 18 mm (0.709 in)
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections

Detailed Description

The Stabilus 3B-031861 hood lift support is specified with a 588.5 mm extended length, 350.5 mm compressed length, and 330 N force output for controlled hood operation. The plastic socket attachment style and measured rod and tube diameters help match the original mounting geometry used on supported applications. This part cross-references Nissan OE numbers 654710944R and 654712943R for the same application.

Compatible With select Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima applications listed in the fitment data, this hood strut is a practical replacement when the hood no longer stays open, drops too quickly, or feels uneven during opening and closing. Use the part number 3B-031861 to verify the correct body hood support before ordering.

What It Helps Solve

• Hood that falls closed after being opened
• Weak or inconsistent hood hold position
• Slow, uneven, or uncontrolled hood lift
• Replacement for a worn gas-charged hood support
• Noise or binding from a failing hood strut

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the compressed length, extended length, force rating, and plastic socket connection style against the original support before installation. Compare the existing hood lift support to Stabilus 3B-031861 and verify the vehicle application by part number for Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima service work. Inspect both mounting points for wear or damage before snapping the sockets into place.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier in gas spring and lift support applications, and this hood support is built to match the listed dimensions and attachment style for direct-reference replacement use.