Tuff Support 612896 Liftgate Lift Support

Liftgate Support for Sorento XM

Tuff Support 612896 is a liftgate lift support for select 2011-2014 Kia Sorento models with body code XM and without power liftgate operation. It is built by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer focused on lift support production, and matches OE reference 81771-1U000 for the listed application.

Key Features

• Direct-fit liftgate lift support for the rear hatch area
• Fits 2011-2014 Kia Sorento, body code XM, w/o Power
• OE reference: 81771-1U000
• Part number 612896 for application matching and catalog lookup
• Manufactured by Tuff Support, owned by ISC Industries

Application Details

This lift support is specified for the Kia Sorento platform listed above and is used to support the liftgate in the open position. If your vehicle is a 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 Kia Sorento with body code XM and no power liftgate, 612896 is the correct cataloged replacement. The part number 612896 also helps confirm the exact rear liftgate support application before ordering.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Liftgate that drops or will not stay open
• Weak or slow hatch support during opening
• Uneven or inconsistent liftgate movement
• Loss of gas pressure in the original support

Installation Notes

Verify body code XM and confirm the vehicle does not use power liftgate operation before installation. Compare the OE number 81771-1U000 and the existing support length and end fittings to confirm fitment. Replace only with the correct liftgate support for the rear hatch application on the Sorento.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is backed by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer based in Turkey, and this part is cataloged to OE reference 81771-1U000 for the listed Kia Sorento application.