Parts for your 2014 Toyota Camry-Gas struts

2014 Toyota Camry gas struts — what’s actually fitted

For the 2014 Toyota Camry (XV50 series sedan), gas struts for the bonnet or boot aren’t used from factory. The bonnet is supported by a prop rod, and the boot lid is counterbalanced by torsion bars integrated into the hinge system. That makes “gas struts” not relevant for the bonnet/boot on this model. Suspension on the Camry does use MacPherson struts (gas-pressurised dampers), but those are a different component category and not the lift supports people usually mean by “gas struts”.

Technical sources confirming this setup include:

• Toyota Repair Manual (TIS) for 2014 Camry (XV50), Body section — Hood/Bonnet: Support Rod, Trunk/Boot: Torsion Bar/Hinge, no gas spring procedure or parts call-out.
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for 2012–2014 XV50 — lists a bonnet support rod and clips, and boot torsion bars and hinges, no gas lift supports for bonnet or boot.
• Toyota New Car Features (NCF) for XV50 — details MacPherson strut suspension, while body hardware shows a prop-rod bonnet and torsion-bar boot design.

Why didn’t Toyota fit gas struts here? It’s largely down to packaging, durability, and cost. Torsion bars free up boot aperture space compared with bulky strut canisters, and they’re robust across temperature swings common in AU/NZ. A simple bonnet prop rod is light, reliable and cheap to service. Together, these choices help keep weight, cost, and potential failure points down without compromising day-to-day usability.

Owners sometimes ask about retrofitting gas struts. Aftermarket kits exist, but they can crowd the boot opening, alter lift effort, or require drilling/brackets that may affect corrosion protection or panel alignment. If considering a conversion, choose a kit engineered for the XV50 body and check local compliance and warranty implications. For the bonnet, conversions replace the prop rod with struts mounted to the guard and bonnet frame, correct rating and bracket placement are critical to avoid warping thin bonnet skins.

If the bonnet or boot won’t stay up on a 2014 Camry, the usual fixes are to replace worn prop-rod clips (bonnet) or adjust/replace the torsion bars or hinge components (boot). And if someone says the Camry “needs new gas struts,” they’re probably mixing up body lift supports with the suspension struts, which are a separate service item entirely.

Popular questions about 2014 Toyota Camry gas struts

Does a 2014 Camry have gas struts on the bonnet or boot?
From factory, no. The bonnet uses a prop rod and the boot uses torsion bars. There are no OE gas lift supports on these panels for the XV50 sedan.

Can gas struts be fitted to a 2014 Camry?
Yes, via aftermarket kits. Quality and fitment vary, so look for XV50-specific hardware, correct force ratings, and rust-protected brackets. Be mindful of boot opening clearance and any drilling required.

What should be checked if the bonnet/boot won’t stay up?
For the bonnet: the prop rod, its pivot and retaining clips. For the boot: torsion bar preload, hinge wear, and latch/striker alignment. None of these involve gas lift supports on the OE setup.