How to Use the Hood & Trunk Gas Strut Replacement Cost Calculator
A gas strut holds your hood or trunk open once lifted, and over time the pressure weakens, causing it to sink shut or not stay fully open. This calculator lets you select part type, quantity, and brand to estimate the replacement cost.
How Part Type and Brand Affect Cost
Hood and trunk struts differ in size and load capacity, so unit prices vary. OEM parts cost more but offer better durability and a precise fit, while aftermarket parts are cheaper but may be somewhat less durable.
What to Know Before Replacing
Most cars are best serviced by replacing both struts as a pair, since replacing only one causes an imbalance that weakens the other side soon after. It's a fairly simple job of unclipping the old strut and snapping in a new one, so DIY replacement with basic tools is often possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your hood or trunk slowly sinks down on its own or won't stay fully open, that's a sign the strut has weakened.
OEM parts cost more but offer better durability and precise fit, while aftermarket parts are cheaper but may be somewhat less durable.
It's a fairly simple job of unclipping the old strut and snapping in a new one, so many people can do it themselves with basic tools.