Stabilus 4B-289461 Hatch Lift Support

Stabilus 4B-289461 Gas Spring for Mini Cooper

Stabilus 4B-289461 is a gas spring with plastic socket connections and OE-style dimensions for select Mini Cooper applications. It is specified with 425 N of force, an 18 mm tube diameter, and an 8 mm rod diameter for controlled lift and support.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 4B-289461
• Force rating: 425 N / 96 lb
• Extended length: 483 mm (19.016 in)
• Compressed length: 296 mm (11.654 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
• Tube diameter: 18 mm (0.709 in)
• Plastic socket rod and tube connections
• Direct fitment for select 2015-2024 Mini Cooper models

Detailed Description

This Stabilus gas spring is built for Mini Cooper fitments listed from 2015 through 2024 and uses plastic socket attachments at both ends for a secure OE-style connection. The 483 mm extended length, 296 mm compressed length, and 425 N force rating are key specifications for matching the original support geometry and lift effort. If you are replacing a worn lift support on a Mini Cooper, Stabilus 4B-289461 provides the dimensional and connection details needed for a direct replacement search.

This part cross-references BMW/Mini OE numbers 51 24 7 300 845 and 7300845 for the same application. Stabilus 4B-289461 is also referenced under interchange number 289461.

Common Uses

• Restores lift support function when a hatch, hood, or panel no longer stays open
• Addresses slow, weak, or uneven opening action
• Replaces a gas spring that has lost pressure over time
• Corrects binding or poor socket engagement at the attachment points
• Helps eliminate sagging support on select Mini Cooper applications

Installation Notes

Verify the extended length, compressed length, force rating, and plastic socket connection style before ordering. Compare the rod diameter, tube diameter, and end attachment dimensions to the original part on the vehicle. For best results, replace the support only after confirming the exact Mini Cooper year and application listed in the fitment data.

Fits 2015-2024 Mini Cooper, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier for gas springs and lift supports, and this part is built to match the listed application specifications for fit and function.