StrongArm 4699 Jeep Grand Cherokee Liftgate Lift Support 1999-03, Pack of 1

by Strongarm

Product Features

• Exact fit, OE quality design ensures easy installation and precise operation
• No special installation tools required
• Rubber O-Ring piston seal forces the fluid efficiently through the valving components providing consistent performance
• Patented Multi-Lobe Seal makes gas springs more tolerant to vibration and temperature extremes
• Individually tested for performance and reliability

Product Details

View the installation instructions here [224kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 3 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ALBS0K
• Item model number: 4699
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #2 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Shocks, Struts & Suspension > Lift Supports

Product Description

StrongArm gas charged lift supports are custom engineered and manufactured beyond industry standards to provide smooth operation and durability. The hardened chromium plated steel shaft is precision ground and polished for superior corrosion resistance and leak free sealing. The self cleaning piston assembly automatically opens during each compression cycle to keep the orifice clear of fluid contaminants and provide smoother operation and reliable performance. Most units also utilize StrongArm's patented temperature compensation module valve which ensures consistent operation even in extreme weather conditions. It does so by compensating for normal gas pressure changes caused by temperature variations. The metallic upper bushing is manufactured with bearing quality precision to provide exact fit with pistion rod and promote a long operating life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Universal and a Perfect Fit, April 28, 2008

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R. A. Fellows (94583) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: StrongArm 4699 Jeep Grand Cherokee Liftgate Lift Support 1999-03, Pack of 1 (Misc.)

This is a fairly simple task. It took me about 30 minutes start to finish, but I had all the tools in easy access and am pretty handy. It took longer to write this review than to replace the 2 struts.

You may read that for some applications there are a left and right strut. If you look at struts on your tailgate, you will see a left sticker (blue) and a right sticker (red) on the 2 struts.

The 4699 has a blue sticker and fits (lines up to) the left side perfectly.

It will also fit the right side, but you have to do 1 thing so it will fit (line up): rotate the cylinder 1/4 turn counter clockwise. I did this by putting the rod end (JUST the clevis part) in a vice (gently very tighten) and turning the cylinder with my hand 1/4 turn ccw. The mechanism is not very tight, but it was tight enough so I couldn't hold the shiny rod end. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE VICE ON THE SHINY ROD; if you do you will have ruined the assembly. You could also hold the rod end clevis with a pair of pliers too I suppose.

After you rotate the rod assembly it will align perfectly to the right side door fasteners.

You will need a 3/8 inch drive ratchet and a T-40 TORX BIT SOCKET. The T-40 tool is needed to remove the 2 fasteners in each strut.

Prop the liftgate fully up with a 2 x 4 or get someone to hold it FULLY up. The liftgate must be fully extended, with a little force to remove and replace these struts. If you remove a strut without propping the liftgate it will fall on you and the strut will probably be flung sideways with some velocity.

Remove the bottom fastener first, then the top one.

Install each strut with the cylinder end up and the rod end down (as was the originals). Tighten the top fastener first, then the bottom one. Use a little finesse and common sense so you don't cross thread the bottom fastener; as the assembly is slightly longer that the attachment fastener spacing.

Good luck and don't hurt yourself!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great, Need a 2nd Person to Help Install, December 21, 2009

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Tech Dude "jimbocobb2" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: StrongArm 4699 Jeep Grand Cherokee Liftgate Lift Support 1999-03, Pack of 1 (Misc.)

I got 2 of these to replace the lift supports on the back hatch for a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It definitely helps to have a 2nd person to help hold open the hatch (even though we used a ladder to put under it to hold it up). I screwed in the top screw partially and then was able to use my hands to rotate the bottom part to the proper angle to use this item for either the left side or the right side. Actually both sides needed adjusting a little bit for me to use them, even though they had a blue sticker and were closer to be aligned for the left side as they came "out of the box". It was also a little tricky getting the 2nd screw started...had to get the hatch open just the right amount to have it lined up perfectly....that's where the 2nd person helps also.

But once installed, it works great (and I'm no mechanic) !!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great and easier to install, October 10, 2008

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Greg F (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: StrongArm 4699 Jeep Grand Cherokee Liftgate Lift Support 1999-03, Pack of 1 (Misc.)

This fits both the right and left side. For me I had to adjust it for the left side. I was able to adjust it by hand. If you have someone to help you hold the liftgate then it is pretty easier to do yourself. Just use a ratchet with a T40 attachment and save yourself at least $100 from what a dealer would charge. It took about 20 minutes to do.