Parts for your 2000 Nissan Bluebird-Gas struts

2000 Nissan Bluebird gas struts — are they actually fitted?

Short answer: no, the 2000 Nissan Bluebird sedan doesn’t use gas struts from factory. Technical references such as the Nissan Bluebird U14 factory service manual (body section, model years 1996–2001) list a bonnet stay rod for hood support and a torsion-bar counterbalance system for the boot. Likewise, the Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue for U14 and early G10 Bluebird/Sylphy models shows no OEM gas springs for either bonnet or boot. Wagons and hatchbacks commonly use gas struts, but the 2000 Bluebird sedan is set up differently.

Why no gas struts? Nissan engineered the Bluebird sedan with a simple, reliable, and cost-effective approach that suits the body style. A prop rod is robust, lightweight and cheap to maintain, while torsion bars inside the boot hinge area provide counterbalance without the packaging bulk of struts. For a sedan’s relatively small boot opening, that solution is tidy and durable, which suited late‑’90s/early‑’00s Nissan passenger cars sold in Japan and other markets.

• Bonnet: supported by a stay rod (clip-in holder on the radiator support).
• Boot: lifted by hinges with torsion bars, no gas springs fitted from factory.

Shoppers hunting “2000 Nissan Bluebird gas struts” are usually trying to address a heavy bonnet or a boot that won’t stay up. Because the OE design doesn’t use struts, the fix is different from a wagon or hatch:

• Inspect and lubricate bonnet and boot hinges to reduce stiffness.
• Ensure the bonnet stay and its retainer clip are present and not cracked.
• Check boot torsion bars for correct preload and any worn bushes or hinge wear (torsion bars are under stored energy, adjustment is a technician job).
• Confirm boot lid alignment and latch operation, binding can make the lid feel heavy.

Aftermarket bonnet gas‑strut conversion kits do exist, but they’re not OEM. If retrofitting, choose hardware engineered for the U14 or G10 platform, avoid overloading the thin bonnet skin, and prefer brackets that use factory holes. Any drilling, welding or incorrect strut force can distort panels or stress hinges. For most owners, keeping the factory stay rod and maintaining the hinges is the most reliable, low‑cost approach.

Note: Bluebird-related wagons (e.g., Avenir) use gas struts on the rear hatch, but that’s a different body and parts listing to the 2000 Bluebird sedan.

FAQs — 2000 Nissan Bluebird gas struts

Does a 2000 Nissan Bluebird have gas struts from factory?
No. Factory documentation (U14 body service information) shows a bonnet stay rod and boot torsion bars, with no gas springs listed in the Nissan FAST parts catalogue for bonnet or boot on the 2000 sedan.

Can gas struts be retrofitted to the bonnet or boot?
Yes, bonnet strut conversion kits are available. Use vehicle‑specific brackets, the correct strut force, and avoid drilling where possible. Poorly chosen kits can warp panels or load hinges. The boot is best left with its torsion bars, strut conversions there are uncommon.

What should be serviced if there are no gas struts?
Maintain the hinges and latches, replace a missing or loose bonnet stay clip, and have a technician check torsion‑bar preload if the boot feels heavy. Lubrication and correct alignment usually restore a light, safe lift and close.