StrongArm 4800 Deck Lid Lift Support

StrongArm 4800 Lift Support for Saab 9-5 and Nissan 280ZX

StrongArm 4800 is a specific-fit lift support engineered for hood, hatch, and rear glass applications where controlled opening and stable hold are required. It uses a pressurized cylinder design with a steel outer cylinder, nylon ball socket ends, and a 45.0 maximum force rating for smooth operation on confirmed applications such as the 1999-2005 Saab 9-5 and 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX.

Key Features

• Specific-fit lift support for confirmed vehicle applications
• Extended length: 30.51 in; compressed length: 17.94 in
• Stroke length: 12.57 in for controlled travel
• Steel outer cylinder with black finish
• Nylon ball socket ends, 10 mm at both ends
• Rubber and Teflon materials for smoother movement and wear resistance
• Maximum force rating: 45.0

Detailed Description

This StrongArm 4800 lift support is built for direct replacement use on the listed fitments, including Saab 9-5 lift support replacement and Nissan 280ZX rear hatch support applications. The pressurized cylinder design helps maintain consistent opening and closing action, while the steel body and nylon socket ends support reliable attachment at the mounting points. StrongArm manufactures each lift support to exceed typical industry expectations for smooth operation and long service life, making this part number 4800 a practical choice when restoring proper hood, hatch, or liftgate function.

This part cross-references AMS Automotive 4800 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Hood, hatch, or rear glass that drops instead of staying open
• Weak or slow lift action during opening
• Uneven support force on the vehicle panel
• Noise or rough movement from worn gas struts
• Loss of controlled closing on supported panels

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, stroke length, and 10 mm ball socket ends against the original support before installation. Confirm the vehicle application before ordering, since StrongArm 4800 is a specific-fit part for the listed Saab 9-5 and Nissan 280ZX configurations. For safe and reliable operation, lift supports should be replaced in pairs on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

StrongArm lift supports are custom engineered and manufactured beyond industry standards to deliver smoother operation and longer-lasting performance on confirmed applications. The StrongArm 4800 is built with a steel cylinder, durable socket ends, and controlled-force gas support construction for dependable fitment on the specified vehicles.