Stabilus 5B-175227 Deck Lid Lift Support

Stabilus 5B-175227 Gas Spring Overview

The Stabilus 5B-175227 gas spring is built for vehicle lift support applications that require controlled opening, holding, and closing action. With a 171 lb force rating and OE-style metal blade connections, it is a direct-fit solution for select full-size GM cars and related platforms from the late 1970s through the mid-1980s.

Fits 1979-1985 Buick Century, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Buick LeSabre, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile 98, N/A; Fits 1979-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A; Fits 1982-1984 Buick Regal, N/A; Fits 1980-1983 Chevrolet Caprice, N/A; Fits 1979-1983 Chevrolet Impala, N/A; Fits 1979-1982 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A; Fits 1980-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A; Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Catalina, N/A; Fits 1979 Pontiac Cutlass Salon, N/A; Fits 1983-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A.

Key Features

• Stabilus part number 5B-175227 for OE-style replacement selection
• Force rating: 762 N / 171 lb
• Compressed length: 156.5 mm (6.161 in)
• Extended length: 248 mm (9.764 in)
• Rod diameter: 10 mm (0.394 in)
• Tube diameter: 22 mm (0.866 in)
• Rod connection: metal blade with retaining clip
• Tube connection: metal blade
• Fits select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications

Detailed Description

Stabilus 5B-175227 is a gas spring engineered around precise dimensions and attachment style for vehicles that use blade-style mounting points. The 248 mm extended length, 156.5 mm compressed length, and 171 lb force rating help maintain consistent lift support where controlled motion is required. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Searches for a gas spring for 1979-1985 Buick LeSabre, a lift support for 1980-1983 Chevrolet Caprice, or a replacement support for 1983-1986 Pontiac Parisienne often point to this Stabilus 5B-175227 application. The metal blade with retaining clip rod end and metal blade tube end are important match points when replacing an existing support on these GM body styles.

Common Uses

• Restores lift support force when a hood, hatch, or panel no longer stays open
• Addresses slow, weak, or uneven opening action
• Helps eliminate sudden drop or poor holding performance
• Replaces worn gas struts with the correct length and force specification

Installation Notes

Verify the compressed length, extended length, rod diameter, tube diameter, and both end connections before ordering. Match the existing blade-style mounting points and confirm the vehicle application against the fitment list for your exact year and model. Inspect the mounting clips and attachment points for wear before installing the replacement support.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas springs and lift supports, and this part is built to the dimensional and force specifications listed above for application-specific replacement use.