Trunk lid gas struts — replacement and fitment

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Trunk lid support gas struts are easy to replace as a DIY job. New struts should be "primed" by pressing on them several times before installation to activate/charge them. After correct installation, the trunk opens smoothly with one hand and rises automatically to full height ¹²³⁴.

Universal 2-piece gas-lift kit (hood/tailgate): a generic gas-lift set ("Универсальный Газлифт", 2 struts) sold on Ozon for the FAW Besturn X80 (2013–2020) installs in ~10 minutes and holds the hood or tailgate open without manual propping ⁵⁶⁷.

Trunk struts — Mapco 91948 and cheap alternatives: Mapco part 91948 is a commonly used trunk strut for the X80. Many budget aftermarket struts fail quickly, especially in winter — they open only partially and lose pressure, requiring manual assistance to fully raise the boot lid. Price range observed: 2,700+ RUB depending on supplier (2024). Quality varies significantly — some units stop working within months in winter. Sourced via Ozon/AliExpress ^{8910111213141516}. ⚠️ Conflict: community members report both successful long-term use and rapid failures of cheap struts, particularly in winter — quality is inconsistent between batches/sellers.

Hood struts — XIANGSHANG-MY273: available on Ozon for the FAW Besturn X80 (2013–2020), fits both dorestyle (pre-facelift) and restyle (facelift) models. Price varies significantly between buyers — some report 2,700 RUB (RU market, April 2024), others higher ^910171819. ⚠️ Conflict: price discrepancy on Ozon is unresolved — debate over whether it's due to region, account age, or loyalty tier.

Tailgate strut winter weakening: tailgate gas struts/dampers frequently weaken in cold weather, causing the lid to fall unexpectedly. Problem manifests starting around -7 to -15°C. Several owners report needing replacement after 2–3 winter seasons; replacements sourced from Ozon ^20212223.

VW Tiguan I cross-compatibility (confirmed working): Volkswagen Tiguan I (2007–2016) trunk struts/dampers fit and work on the X80 — one owner installed them in autumn and reported normal operation through winter ²⁴²⁵²⁶. MILES CB00013 trunk damper: ~874 RUB (RU market, November 2024) ²⁶.

VW Tiguan gas spring 8195068 5N0827550E — length mismatch: this specific VW Tiguan part (514 mm) does not fit optimally on the X80 trunk — it is about 16 mm too short versus the OEM X80 strut length of 530 mm. Some users report weak opening force after about a week of use. A Mazda 6 GG spring cross-reference has similar fitment issues when longer than OEM ^{2728293031323334353637}. ⚠️ Conflict: user "Keras" reports the 8195068/5N0827550E works perfectly, while others report weak opening or weakening after one week — likely batch variance (defective units or different sourcing), not a uniform incompatibility.

Ford Mondeo cross-compatibility (workaround): Ford Mondeo trunk struts are longer than OEM by about 2–3 cm. Workaround: swap the upper mounting points left-right to shift the attachment point ~3 cm backward, allowing the longer strut to fit ³⁴.

Rear trunk/hatch damper replacement procedure: (1) prop the trunk open with a stick; (2) disconnect one damper from its lower mounting; (3) do not fully extend/deploy the new damper before mounting it — only extend to the length needed to attach it, to avoid damage and difficulty retracting; (4) install the new damper; (5) repeat for the second damper if replacing both. Newly installed dampers can be very strong and cause hard opening at first. Tip: adding sound-deadening material (e.g. "Вибру" 4mm + "Барьер" shielding) under the trunk lining adds weight and smooths the motion. Replace both dampers together to avoid imbalance/uneven closing — though one owner replaced only one initially because the new units felt too powerful ^{3839404142434445}.

Hood gas struts — sourcing is harder than trunk struts: the X80 uses long-type hood gas struts (не короткие), not the shorter variant common on other cars. Mainstream retailers (Ozon and similar) frequently have long lead times (2+ months) with cancelled orders due to supply-chain issues — one owner's Ozon order for a "universal" strut marketed for FAW Besturn X80 (2013–2020) was still undelivered after 2 months. Other suggested sources: kitzap.ru, or the "Медео" community group. Community discussion doesn't have widely-documented stroke length/force (Newton) specs for correct hood struts, making blind ordering risky; sourcing from salvage yards may be an alternative ^{464748495051525354555657585960}. A separate AliExpress listing specifically for FAW X80 2013–2019 (including the facelifted version) sells gas-assisted hood struts for 2,719 RUB (26% discount; RU market, as of March 31, 2025); one owner confirmed the struts from this listing work on a facelifted car ⁶¹⁶².

Hood gas strut dimensions (measured, aftermarket): total opening length 75 cm; deployed rod length 34.5 cm (with hinge); sleeve + hinge length 40.5 cm; retraction gap when the hood is closed ~10 cm. Mounting uses a proprietary hood bracket system; Ozon listings for these struts typically include the mounting hardware, with an install time of about 10 minutes ^6364656667.

Conflict — strut force rating (500 N vs. 600 N): there is debate over whether a higher-force strut (600 N, mentioned separately for trunk-lid struts) affects winter operation. One user reports the 600 N strut was too hard to close, while the 500 N strut "works well year-round" — suggesting 500 N is the better choice for the X80's hood/trunk unless a stronger lift is specifically needed ^6364656667.

Volkswagen Tiguan trunk strut — preferred cross-compatible alternative: Volkswagen Tiguan trunk/boot gas struts fit the X80 trunk lid and are reported as a preferred alternative to factory struts. Specific part: FENOX A906024 (VW Tiguan strut), ~1,780 RUB (RU market, May 2025) on Ozon, confirmed working well after installation. The Tiguan spec was chosen over generic alternatives (e.g. from Chevrolet) for more consistent year-round performance ^68697071.

FAW X80 2013–2020 universal 2-piece hood-strut kit — additional listing confirmation: a second Ozon listing specifically for the "FAW Besturn X80 2013–2020" hood struts (2-piece kit, item teME4d5) was independently reported. ⚠️ Conflict: this report states the Volkswagen Tiguan strut (part 5N0827550E, Ozon item vIW8QW2) "confirms fitment compatibility" as an alternative — which conflicts with the length-mismatch finding above (514mm vs. the X80's 530mm OEM length, ~16mm too short). Likely explanation: batch/seller variance in what's shipped under that Ozon listing, or a difference between hood struts and trunk struts being conflated under the same VW part number — treat the Tiguan 5N0827550E as unconfirmed/inconsistent pending more reports ⁷²⁷³⁷⁴.

Trunk/boot bumpers (dampers) — part C10062877-OZYSTD828: separate from the gas struts, rubber trunk-lid bumpers/dampers are available on Ozon under part code C10062877-OZYSTD828. They hold the trunk door securely and properly closed, complementing (not replacing) the gas struts; an installation kit is included ^75767778.

Tiguan struts fail at -25°C; Opel Zafira B alternative works at -20°C: trunk-lid gas struts sourced from a VW Tiguan failed at -25°C and did not recover in milder winter temperatures (still weak at -9°C). Recommended alternative: Opel Zafira B model, specifically TRIALLI GS 2123 (sourced via an Ozon listing), works reliably down to -20°C but is heavier (610N force) — described as overpowered for a quiet trunk, causing extra noise. An Espace II strut (also 610N) was tested and found similarly heavy/noisy. The original OEM struts had already failed at a -15°C threshold before either alternative was tried ^7980818283.

OEM spec and additional cross-brand alternatives: OEM standard spec: 515mm inter-center distance, 10mm rod diameter, 22mm tube diameter, 470N force; OEM units are expensive (3,352 RUB per piece, RU market, February 2026). The Tiguan alternative noted elsewhere on this card has 525mm centers (fits normally) and 580N force (works well but opens slower in winter). Additional cross-compatible parts: MILES CB00050; MASUMA T8619 (from Tiguan, 22mm tube / 10mm rod); MASUMA T8150 (from Nissan Murano, 550N, for a stronger opening force). Cheap Tiguan-sourced struts (~700 RUB each, RU market, February 2026) last only about 1 year ^{84858687888990919293949596979899100101102103}.

VW Tiguan trunk struts — price and seasonal-replacement caveat (reinforcing report): VW Tiguan 1 gas-assisted trunk struts (brand UporySPB) work as a replacement for the X80's trunk struts. Cost: 1,200–1,600 RUB per pair (RU market, April 2026). They provide significant assist, reducing the manual force needed to open the trunk — but, consistent with the Tiguan cold-weather weaknesses noted above, this cheaper sourcing option requires seasonal (yearly) replacement, typically each winter ^{104105106107108}.

Trunk gas strut OEM spec — additional cross-reference confirmation: additional confirmation of the OEM spec noted above: 53 cm length, 470 N (~470 Nm equivalent holding force as commonly described by owners) holding force, 515mm center-to-center mounting distance. Also cross-compatible: BMW X5 (E53) struts match these specs. A Geely Coolray electric trunk actuator fits the X80's trunk mounting bolts directly, enabling conversion from manual gas struts to an electric trunk actuator without bracket modification ^109110111112.

Hood gas struts — threaded-rivnut installation method (upgrade over factory clip mount): power/gas-filled hood struts sourced from Ozon require custom installation for maximum reliability, since the factory mounting point is a fragile plastic clip-on system. Recommended install method: (1) remove the factory plastic clip; (2) locate the pre-existing hole used for the hood's factory soundproofing pad; (3) drill that hole out to M6 size; (4) insert an M6 threaded rivnut; (5) install a ball-head bolt into the rivnut. Struts installed this way are firm — expect to learn a slightly different technique for closing the hood — but do not leak/weaken after installation. Installation time: 1–2 hours ^{113114115116117118119120}.

Hood struts with rivnut mount — one-month in-service review: after one month of use, hood struts installed with the M6 rivnut method (above) are stiff — especially in cold winter weather, to the point that manual support is needed when opening the hood (it won't stay up on its own from head-height alone) — but otherwise effective. Positive: no leaking, no rattling, seals stayed intact, panel gaps remained stable. Negative: the hood doesn't close on the first attempt due to the strut firmness; workaround is adding hood soundproofing weight, or learning the specific closing technique needed. Overall verdict: good durability, with the caveat that closing technique takes some adjustment ¹²¹¹²².

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Dusty/used trunk strut with visible Chinese manufacturing markings — generic aftermarket unit in poor condition

89 units of XIANGSHANG-MY273 hood struts in stock/inventory

Trunk/hatch damper replacement in progress

MILES trunk damper (CB00013) order receipt showing 874 RUB price, ordered Nov 6 2024, delivered Nov 9 2024

Installed VW Tiguan gas springs (8195068 5N0827550E), appearing functional in this image

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Last updated: 2026-10-29