Stabilus 3B-498563 Hatch Lift Support

OE-Style Lift Support for Ford Focus

This Stabilus lift support is built for 2012-2018 Ford Focus applications and uses a plastic socket connection at both ends for a direct-fit replacement. With a 385 N (87 lb) force rating, part number 3B-498563 is specified for controlled opening and closing action in the supported vehicle application.

Key Features

• Fits 2012-2018 Ford Focus
• Stabilus part number 3B-498563
• Force rating: 385 N / 87 lb
• Extended length: 600 mm (23.622 in)
• Compressed length: 356 mm (14.016 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
• Tube diameter: 19 mm (0.748 in)
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections

Detailed Description

Stabilus 3B-498563 is a gas-charged lift support for Ford Focus models from 2012 through 2018. The measured extended and compressed lengths, along with the 8 mm rod and 19 mm tube dimensions, help match the original support geometry for the listed application. This part cross-references Tuff Support 611135 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Ford Focus lift support, hatch support, or rear hatch strut replacement, 3B-498563 provides the specified force and socket-style attachment points needed for the vehicle’s lift-assist function. It is also referenced under OE-style interchange numbers including BM5Z58406A10A and CP9Z58406A10B.

What It Helps Fix

• Weak or failing hatch lift support
• Hatch that drops too quickly
• Liftgate that will not stay open
• Uneven or inconsistent opening effort
• Noisy or worn gas strut operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and end fittings before installation. Confirm the plastic socket connections match the vehicle mounting points on the Ford Focus, and compare the force rating to the original part to maintain proper hatch operation. Replace only with the correct application-specific support for the listed model years.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier for gas springs and lift supports, and this part is built to the dimensional and force specifications listed for the application. Use the part number 3B-498563 to confirm the correct Ford Focus replacement before ordering.