Stabilus 3B-813595 Hatch Lift Support

Stabilus 3B-813595 Gas Spring Overview

The Stabilus 3B-813595 gas spring is built for controlled lift and support in automotive applications that use a plastic socket connection at both ends. With a 500 N (112 lb) force rating, this strut helps maintain smooth opening and closing action while supporting the load of the panel or hatch.

Compatible With 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport and 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, this Stabilus gas spring is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that use the specified compressed and extended lengths. The 3B-813595 is a practical choice when the original lift support has weakened, lost pressure, or no longer holds position properly.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 3B-813595
• Force rating: 500 N / 112 lb
• Compressed length: 393.5 mm (15.492 in)
• Extended length: 584.5 mm (23.012 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
• Tube diameter: 18 mm (0.709 in)
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections
• Rod end and tube end attachment diameter: 10 mm (0.394 in)

Detailed Description

The Stabilus 3B-813595 is an OE-style gas spring engineered to provide consistent lift assistance and controlled motion for rear liftgate, hatch, hood, or similar support applications that match the listed dimensions and socket-style ends. Its 500 N force rating and measured compressed and extended lengths are important for proper fit and function, especially on Chevrolet Captiva Sport and Saturn Vue models that rely on a specific support geometry. If your original support no longer stays open or drops too quickly, this replacement restores the intended opening resistance and closing control.

This part cross-references Dorman - First Stop C96243 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Liftgate, hatch, or hood that will not stay open
• Weak or slow-opening support action
• Panel dropping faster than normal during opening
• Loss of pressure in the original gas strut
• Uneven or inconsistent support force at the lift point

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify compressed length, extended length, and end fittings before installation.
• Confirm the vehicle uses plastic socket connections at both mounting points.
• Inspect mounting studs or ball ends for wear before attaching the new strut.
• Replace supports in matched applications when both sides show similar wear.
• Test opening and closing travel after installation to confirm proper alignment.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas springs and lift supports, and this part is built to match the specified application dimensions and force rating for reliable replacement use.

• Fits 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, N/A
• Fits 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, N/A