Parts for your 2005 Nissan Navara-Gas struts

2005 Nissan Navara gas struts — what’s fitted and how to look after them

Based on factory documentation and parts listings, gas struts are relevant to the 2005 Nissan Navara — specifically on D40-series utes released from 2005. The Nissan Electronic Parts Catalogue (FAST) and the D40 service manual’s Body/Hood sections note gas-charged bonnet supports. Earlier D22 models commonly sold alongside in 2005 typically use a manual prop rod for the bonnet, and the tailgate on both series is cable-supported (no gas struts) unless an aftermarket canopy or hard lid is fitted.

For D40 owners, the bonnet gas struts do the heavy lifting, making it easy and safe to open and hold the bonnet without a prop rod in the way. They’re nitrogen-charged dampers that provide smooth, controlled motion and keep the bonnet steady even in a breeze — handy when working on the ute at home or on the job.

As part of routine servicing on a 2005 Navara, it’s worth giving the bonnet struts a quick once-over. Struts are wear items