Parts for your 2017 Toyota Land cruiser-Gas struts

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser gas struts

Based on Toyota technical literature, gas struts are fitted to the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series. The Toyota Repair Manual (TIS) for LC200 (URJ202/VDJ200), sections “Back Door: Back Door Stay” and “Hood: Hood Support Damper,” plus the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue, all list gas-charged stays for the bonnet and the upper back door (liftgate) on MY2017 models. Industry catalogues from major gas-spring manufacturers also show direct-fit applications for both positions on LC200 built around 2015–2019.

On this Land Cruiser, gas struts do the heavy lifting—literally. They counterbalance the weight of the bonnet and the upper back door so they open smoothly and stay put without a prop rod or a helper. Quality struts keep the bonnet steady while someone’s on the spanners, and stop the liftgate from sagging or slamming when loading gear.

Gas struts are sealed, nitrogen-charged units. They wear gradually with use, heat, cold, and dust, so while there’s no fixed service interval, they’re worth checking during routine servicing—especially on vehicles that see plenty of outback kilometres or cold alpine starts.

• Signs they’re tired: the liftgate won’t stay up, the bonnet drops or feels heavy, movement is jerky or slow, a light oil film is visible on the rod, or there’s play at the ball joints.
• Seasonal clue: if they’re marginal, they’ll feel much weaker on frosty mornings.

Replacement is straightforward and best done in pairs to keep lift and balance even. Support the panel safely with a prop or helper, pop the retaining clips at the ball sockets, swap the strut in the same orientation, and refit the clips. Tighten any bracket fasteners to the workshop manual spec. Don’t clamp the shaft with pliers, and never try to “re-gas” a sealed unit—fit new ones. Dispose of old struts responsibly.

• Care tips: keep the ball studs clean, add a tiny dab of silicone-safe lube to the sockets (not the shaft), and avoid hanging heavy accessories off the liftgate that the system wasn’t designed to carry.

With fresh, correctly rated gas struts on the 2017 Land Cruiser, the bonnet and back door open with one hand and stay secure—exactly how they should on a tough touring wagon.

Popular questions about 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser gas struts

Do all 2017 Land Cruisers have gas struts on the bonnet and back door?
Yes. Toyota’s LC200 workshop procedures and parts listings show gas-charged stays on the bonnet and the upper back door (split tailgate models) for MY2017. Some trim variations exist by market, but the presence of gas struts for these panels is standard for the 200 Series in this year.

How long do the factory gas struts usually last?
Typically 5–10 years, depending on climate, mileage, and how often the panels are cycled. Heat, dust, and cold shorten life. If the liftgate sags or the bonnet won’t stay up, it’s time to replace—ideally in pairs.

Can worn gas struts be re-gassed or repaired?
Not on this model. The Land Cruiser’s bonnet and back door struts are sealed units, they’re not designed to be re-gassed. Replacement with correct-spec, quality struts is the reliable fix.