Parts for your 2022 Toyota Land cruiser-Gas struts

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser gas struts — what they do and how to keep them sweet

Gas struts are absolutely relevant to the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Series). They’re fitted to the bonnet and the back door/tailgate (including models with a power back door). This is supported by Toyota’s Owner’s Manual and workshop literature for the J300, which reference the gas stays on the back door and bonnet, and by the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue listing “Stay, Back Door” and “Support, Hood” for 2022 models. Major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., Stabilus and Monroe) also list direct-fit gas struts for the LC300’s bonnet and tailgate.

On this Land Cruiser, gas-charged struts do the heavy lifting. They help raise and hold the bonnet securely for servicing, and they control the motion of the tailgate so it opens smoothly and stays put. Even on power back doors, the electric drive works in tandem with gas struts to manage weight and damping. The result is a safer, easier lift with less chance of a tailgate thumping down or a bonnet drifting shut.

As part of regular servicing, a quick gas strut check is a smart move. Wipe the exposed rods with a clean, dry cloth