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# **hood struts**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 19% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 71Growth 12Conversion 59Competition 95Returns 70Price range 71Avg price 94Brand share 76Review moat 46Quality gap 23

**Competition**

**Incredible****19%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Great****$22.63**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Great****59%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Market size**

**Good****$749K**

$749K/yr · 656K searches

**Price range**

**Good****$5.41–$125.09**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Returns**

**Good****2.2%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Good****5.1%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Review moat**

**Okay****1,908.76**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-26.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (19% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**35 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**43**

**Top-5 brand share**

**59%**

**Open market**

**37%**

- AiYiGu20% - A-Premium16% - ARANA12% - ECCPP5% - ecocstm5% - Aeagle4%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%2%$15K4%$30K6%$45K8%$60K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 152 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![2 PCS Car Hood Prop Struts Clamp Hood Strut Clamp Car Lift Support Retaining Clip 0.43 Inch Hood Lift Support Clip for Car Automotive Tools for Tailgate Hatch Car Trunk (Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X7jANeAsL.jpg)**2 PCS Car Hood Prop Struts Clamp Hood Strut Clamp Car Lift Support Retaining Clip 0.43 Inch Hood Lift Support Clip for Car Automotive Tools for Tailgate Hatch Car Trunk (Blue)**ecocstm**$8.03**4.7★452 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3WXKH8) [2![Front Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Spring Compatible with 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500/4500/5500 Pack of 2 PCS Replaces 55276321AA SG314036 4364](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CrGENyq3L.jpg)**Front Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Spring Compatible with 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500/4500/5500 Pack of 2 PCS Replaces 55276321AA SG314036 4364**AiYiGu**$17.71**4.9★590 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MVLS74V) [3![ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JwzzkdmfL.jpg)**ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories**ZNDAW**$7.70**2.6★48 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXZBP78) [4![Element 26 Self-Locking Weight Lifting Belt - 4-Inch Nylon Support for Men and Women - Squat and Deadlift - Gym Training (M Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-bYvlbiJL.jpg)**Element 26 Self-Locking Weight Lifting Belt - 4-Inch Nylon Support for Men and Women - Squat and Deadlift - Gym Training (M Black)**Element 26**$33.50**4.5★24,507 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KKQJYH) [5![ECCPP 4478 SG404016 Lift Supports Front Hood Struts Gas Springs for Ford Expedition 1997-2006 for Ford for F-150 1997-2004 for Ford for F-150 Heritage 2004 for Ford for F-250 1995 1997-2004](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Qb7-cCA9L.jpg)**ECCPP 4478 SG404016 Lift Supports Front Hood Struts Gas Springs for Ford Expedition 1997-2006 for Ford for F-150 1997-2004 for Ford for F-150 Heritage 2004 for Ford for F-250 1995 1997-2004**ECCPP**$14.46**4.7★1,693 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H6SI3IE)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![HZEL 2PCS Car Gas Prop Spring Strut 100N/22.5LBS Heavy Duty Vehicle Shock Spring Lift Support with Mounting Brackets Automotive Hydraulic Gas Lift Spring Stay Universal for SUV RV Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cIFdSi3KL.jpg)**HZEL 2PCS Car Gas Prop Spring Strut 100N/22.5LBS Heavy Duty Vehicle Shock Spring Lift Support with Mounting Brackets Automotive Hydraulic Gas Lift Spring Stay Universal for SUV RV Truck**HZEL**$9.69**16 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCHT6C83) [![AiYiGu 6333 Front Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Springs Compatible with Toyota Camry 2007-2011 Base/CE/Hybrid/LE/SE/XLE Pack of 2 PCS Replaces PM1102](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31g6v1cPzdL.jpg)**AiYiGu 6333 Front Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Springs Compatible with Toyota Camry 2007-2011 Base/CE/Hybrid/LE/SE/XLE Pack of 2 PCS Replaces PM1102**AiYiGu**$15.30**22 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7SVX39G) [![AiYiGu PM4083 Front Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Nissan Titan Pack of 2 PCS Replaces 5B-945045 65470EZ40A](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VfyDrkMmL.jpg)**AiYiGu PM4083 Front Hood Struts Shocks Lift Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Nissan Titan Pack of 2 PCS Replaces 5B-945045 65470EZ40A**AiYiGu**$19.45**15 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7SRK92D) [![ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JwzzkdmfL.jpg)**ZNDAW 2 PCS 100N/22.5lb Gas Struts 10.4 Inch Soft Close Gas Spring Shock Strut Lift Support Hydraulic Lift Lid Support for Car Truck Rear Window Cabinet Tool Box Car Accessories**ZNDAW**$7.70**48 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXZBP78) [![WZP 2 PCS Car Hood Prop Strut Clamp Metal Anti-Slip Lift Strut Clamp Portable Locking Anti-Pinch Device Universal for Tailgate Hatch Car Trunk (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415nal4tc0L.jpg)**WZP 2 PCS Car Hood Prop Strut Clamp Metal Anti-Slip Lift Strut Clamp Portable Locking Anti-Pinch Device Universal for Tailgate Hatch Car Trunk (Red)**WZP**$6.82**7 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1G3VYK2)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Element 26 Self-Locking Weight Lifting Belt - 4-Inch Nylon Support for Men and Women - Squat and Deadlift - Gym Training (M Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-bYvlbiJL.jpg)**Element 26 Self-Locking Weight Lifting Belt - 4-Inch Nylon Support for Men and Women - Squat and Deadlift - Gym Training (M Black)**Element 26**$33.50**4.5★**▲ 303%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KKQJYH) [![Gymreapers Weightlifting Wrist Wraps (Competition Grade) 18 Professional Quality Wrist Support with Heavy Duty Thumb Loop - Best Wrap for Powerlifting Strength Training Bodybuilding(Black 18)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U+WVpU8PL.jpg)**Gymreapers Weightlifting Wrist Wraps (Competition Grade) 18 Professional Quality Wrist Support with Heavy Duty Thumb Loop - Best Wrap for Powerlifting Strength Training Bodybuilding(Black 18)**Gymreapers**$19.81**4.7★**▲ 300%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSRNCN3) [![PAIYUE 2PCS Hood Strut Clamp Car Accessories Automotive Replacement Hood Struts Lift Support Automotive Tools Car Lift Support Retaining Clip Designed for Most Automotive Hoods Trunks (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rctI66LML.jpg)**PAIYUE 2PCS Hood Strut Clamp Car Accessories Automotive Replacement Hood Struts Lift Support Automotive Tools Car Lift Support Retaining Clip Designed for Most Automotive Hoods Trunks (Red)**PAIYUE**$5.41**4.8★**▲ 233%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1QZJH9) [![HZEL 2PCS Car Gas Prop Spring Strut 100N/22.5LBS Heavy Duty Vehicle Shock Spring Lift Support with Mounting Brackets Automotive Hydraulic Gas Lift Spring Stay Universal for SUV RV Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cIFdSi3KL.jpg)**HZEL 2PCS Car Gas Prop Spring Strut 100N/22.5LBS Heavy Duty Vehicle Shock Spring Lift Support with Mounting Brackets Automotive Hydraulic Gas Lift Spring Stay Universal for SUV RV Truck**HZEL**$9.69**4.0★**▲ 211%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCHT6C83) [![2 PCS Front Hood Lift Supports Shocks Struts Gas Spring Compatible with 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500Replaces 55276321AA SG314036 4364](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dpXsii-sL.jpg)**2 PCS Front Hood Lift Supports Shocks Struts Gas Spring Compatible with 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500Replaces 55276321AA SG314036 4364**C-Tzu**$16.45**4.6★**▲ 186%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2HV9WX8)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -26.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

15K10K seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Mar · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**23%

*“Fast install”*

**Size-Overall**22%

*“Fit like a glove”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“The build quality feels solid”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Great value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Just as described”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“Works perfectly”*

**Strength**4%

*“Super easy install, and sturdy”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy on and work as they should”*

**Durability**2%

*“Still working good”*

**Shock Absorption**2%

*“very nice shocks easy to install nicely packed good price”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**17%

*“To short”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**7%

*“Instructions are unclear”*

**Assembly/Installation**6%

*“No way of installing”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Quality control has slipped”*

**Compatibility-Overall**5%

*“does not fit my ford explorer”*

**Durability**5%

*“Broke after 4 months”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“They are working barely”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“The item Looks nothing like the Pictures”*

**Mounting**3%

*“I have no mounting brackets for them to go into”*

**Strength**2%

*“Not strong enough”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**48%

**Compatibility-Overall**9%

**Defective Material/Parts**6%

**Functionality-Overall**5%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

**Mechanism Issues**2%

**Assembly/Installation**2%

**Mounting**2%

**Add-Ons/Attachments**2%

**Value For Money**2%