Parts for your 2017 Daihatsu Bego-Gas struts

2017 Daihatsu Bego gas struts — what’s fitted and what’s not

For anyone chasing “2017 Daihatsu Bego gas struts”, here’s the straight answer: this model doesn’t use gas struts on the boot (rear door) or the bonnet. The Be go (J200/J210 series, same platform as the first‑gen Toyota Rush/Daihatsu Terios) runs a side‑hinged rear door with a mechanical door check/stop, not a top‑hinged liftgate with gas stays. Up front, the bonnet is supported by a simple prop rod. This setup is confirmed in factory references including the Daihatsu Be go/Terios J200 Series Service Manual (Body – Back Door and Bonnet sections), the Toyota EPC for J200/J210 which lists a “rod, hood support” rather than struts, and the owner’s manual diagrams showing the bonnet support rod.

Why no gas struts? The side‑opening rear door design uses robust hinges and a door check strap to manage the swing and latch loads, including the spare wheel mass mounted on the door in many trims. Gas struts would fight the door’s lateral arc and add complexity without real benefit. For the bonnet, a prop rod is lighter, cheaper, and dead‑reliable in all conditions—handy for an SUV intended for rough roads where dirt, salt and cold can shorten gas‑stay life.

• Rear door: side‑hinged with door check/stop (no gas stays fitted from factory).
• Bonnet: steel prop rod (no gas struts listed in OEM parts catalogues for J200/210).

Worth noting: late 2017 saw the next‑gen Rush/Terios (A200/A250) switch to a top‑hinged tailgate that does use gas struts—but the “Be go” name wasn’t carried over. If the vehicle in question is a late‑2017 registration of the earlier J200 Be go, it still has the side‑hinged door and no factory gas stays.

Thinking about a bonnet gas‑strut retrofit? Aftermarket kits exist, but they add brackets near the guards and hinges. Make sure any kit clears the washer lines and doesn’t stress the bonnet frame. Use stainless hardware, apply anti‑seize, and recheck fasteners at each service. If drilling is required, many owners prefer to keep the factory prop rod rather than modify panels.

• Does a 2017 Daihatsu Bego have gas struts on the boot or bonnet?
  The factory setup uses a side‑hinged rear door with a door check and a bonnet prop rod—no gas struts. This matches the J200/J210 Be go/Terios/Rush technical manuals and parts catalogues that specify a hood support rod and a back‑door check link instead of gas stays.
• Can gas struts be retrofitted to the bonnet?
  Yes, with an aftermarket kit. Choose brackets specific to the J200 shell, check clearance at full open/close, and torque the fasteners properly. Periodically inspect for play or corrosion during servicing. If drilling is involved, consider staying with the OEM prop rod to avoid permanent changes.
• What if mine is the later top‑hinged model—what struts do I need?
  If it’s actually the later A200/A250 Rush/Terios (not a Be go), it uses tailgate gas struts. Confirm by VIN and by checking the tailgate style. Match strut length, end fittings, and force rating to the build code, many owners bring the old strut to a supplier for a like‑for‑like replacement.