Hatchback struts needing heavier - Toyota Yaris Forums

Showtyme400 · 03-03-2025, 07:21 AM

My factory ones are shot. I am also putting on a saris 3 bike rack so that will add some extra weight to the hatch. Looking to get heavier than the 80 pound rated stock ones. Does anybody have a updated link of new 100 pound struts from either ebay, amazon or anywhere else that will fit my 2010?

WeeYari · 03-03-2025, 01:06 PM

I'd approach use of more robust struts with extreme caution. Enough people have had the welds fail on the mounts with factory OEM, that I'd never consider it. Just carry a stick in the hatch for added support when you need it.

Showtyme400 · 03-03-2025, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

I'd approach use of more robust struts with extreme caution. Enough people have had the welds fail on the mounts with factory OEM, that I'd never consider it. Just carry a stick in the hatch for added support when you need it.

Good to know, appreciate the info. I will keep it stock, not sure how much the bike rack weighs maybe wont even need the extra pounds.

GeoffreyVB · 03-17-2025, 10:57 PM

Surprised they lasted this long. Mine went a few years back and I got some replacement ones of eBay. That listing is long gone (was 21$ probably going to be 30+now)

But here's the description it had:
Extended Length: 16.85" Compressed Length: 10.25" Stroke Length: 6.6''

Reference Number
689500W391, 689600D012, SG329046, PM2053A, 4529BH, 6149BH, 9716UG, 8704YO

I found it pretty easy to install. I wasn't aware of issues with the welds on them breaking

03-03-2025, 07:21 AM	#1
Showtyme400 Drives: 10 Yaris Hb, 02 Camry 2.4 Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	Hatchback struts needing heavier My factory ones are shot. I am also putting on a saris 3 bike rack so that will add some extra weight to the hatch. Looking to get heavier than the 80 pound rated stock ones. Does anybody have a updated link of new 100 pound struts from either ebay, amazon or anywhere else that will fit my 2010?

03-03-2025, 01:06 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,795	I'd approach use of more robust struts with extreme caution. Enough people have had the welds fail on the mounts with factory OEM, that I'd never consider it. Just carry a stick in the hatch for added support when you need it. __________________

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03-17-2025, 10:57 PM	#4
GeoffreyVB Drives: 2010 Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: IDAHO/WASHINGTON Posts: 5	Surprised they lasted this long. Mine went a few years back and I got some replacement ones of eBay. That listing is long gone (was 21$ probably going to be 30+now) But here's the description it had: Extended Length: 16.85" Compressed Length: 10.25" Stroke Length: 6.6'' Reference Number 689500W391, 689600D012, SG329046, PM2053A, 4529BH, 6149BH, 9716UG, 8704YO I found it pretty easy to install. I wasn't aware of issues with the welds on them breaking