Stabilus 4F-484474 Hatch Lift Support

Stabilus 4F-484474 Gas Spring Overview

The Stabilus 4F-484474 gas spring is an OE-style lift support built for specific Volkswagen, Ford, and Mercury applications that require controlled opening and closing force. With a 350 N rating and plastic socket with ball stud connections, it is specified for vehicles with defrost electrical terminals in select rear hatch and liftgate applications.

Key Features

• Stabilus part number 4F-484474 for direct application matching
• 350 N / 79 lb force rating for controlled support
• Extended length: 500 mm (19.685 in)
• Compressed length: 300 mm (11.811 in)
• Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
• Tube diameter: 18 mm (0.709 in)
• Plastic socket with ball stud rod and tube connections
• Fits select vehicles with terminals for defrost

Detailed Description

This Stabilus 4F-484474 gas spring is engineered for rear hatch, liftgate, or similar support applications where precise motion control matters. The listed dimensions and 350 N force rating help match the original support geometry and opening effort on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Pinto, Ford LTD, Mercury Bobcat, and Mercury Marquis. If you are replacing a worn lift support on a 1985-1995 Volkswagen Golf with terminals for defrost, or a Ford/Mercury application with electrical defrost terminals, this part number 4F-484474 provides the fitment-specific replacement format buyers search for.

This part cross-references AMS Automotive 4405 and Focus Auto Parts 84405 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Weak or failing hatch or liftgate support
• Drooping rear access panel that no longer stays open
• Hard-to-lift tailgate or hatch due to loss of gas pressure
• Uneven opening or closing motion on supported panels
• Replacement needs for vehicles with defrost terminal-equipped supports

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original support length, end fittings, and force rating before installation. This Stabilus gas spring uses plastic socket with ball stud attachments, so the mounting points must match the vehicle’s existing hardware. Confirm the application notes for defrost terminals on the vehicle before ordering, especially on Ford LTD, Ford Pinto, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Bobcat, and Volkswagen Golf fitments.

• Fits 1985-1995 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, w/ terminals for defrost
• Fits 1982 Ford LTD, N/A, w/ terminals for defrost
• Fits 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A, w/ terminals for defrost
• Fits 1982 Mercury Marquis, N/A, w/ terminals for defrost
• Fits 1978-1981 Ford Fairmont, N/A
• Fits 1978-1981 Ford LTD, N/A, w/ Electrical Terminals for Defrost
• Fits 1978-1981 Mercury Zephyr, N/A
• Fits 1973-1980 Ford Pinto, N/A, w/ terminals for defrost
• Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, N/A, w/ terminals for defrost
• Fits 1978 Mercury Marquis, N/A, w/ Electrical Terminals for Defrost

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas springs and lift supports, and this 4F-484474 replacement follows the listed dimensional and force specifications for application matching. Confirm all fitment details against the vehicle’s original support before installation.