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# **lift struts**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($7.70–$1681.69) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 16Growth 16Conversion 14Competition 81Returns 69Price range 5Avg price 73Brand share 78Review moat 43Quality gap 58

**Competition**

**Great****34%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Brand share**

**Great****57%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Avg price**

**Good****$105.27**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Returns**

**Good****2.2%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Okay****2,213.45**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$65K**

$65K/yr · 54K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-18.2%**

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

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.1%**

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

**Price range**

**Bad****$7.70–$1681.69**

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

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**21 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**42**

**Top-5 brand share**

**57%**

**Open market**

**37%**

- Orion Motor Tech24% - GVPART4U12% - Viking Solutions9% - Saferwholesale6% - ARANA6% - KAKA INDUSTRIAL5%

## **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%3%$2K6%$4K9%$6K12%$8K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)1 product missing review or click data not plotted

All 33 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Viking Solutions Hitch Game Hoist SWIVELIFT Deer Loading and Lifting System with Platform - Portable Hunting Accessories and Equipment for Truck and Pickup Vehicles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uML+JmxQL.jpg)**Viking Solutions Hitch Game Hoist SWIVELIFT Deer Loading and Lifting System with Platform - Portable Hunting Accessories and Equipment for Truck and Pickup Vehicles**Viking Solutions**$166.58**4.1★658 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VXURFSG) [2![Orion Motor Tech Heavy Duty Pickup Tailgate Assist Truck Tailgate Lift Assist Kit Compatible with 07-18 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 & 07-19 HD 2500 3500 Truck Tailgate Shock Absorber Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GAaMTJj5L.jpg)**Orion Motor Tech Heavy Duty Pickup Tailgate Assist Truck Tailgate Lift Assist Kit Compatible with 07-18 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 & 07-19 HD 2500 3500 Truck Tailgate Shock Absorber Black**Orion Motor Tech**$18.93**4.3★1,451 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z7P7DXK) [3![GSI -1200 Hitch Lift/Heavy-Duty Pickup Liftgate 12V DC Motorized Truck Hitch Mount 1200 lbs Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618eIjdvmiL.jpg)**GSI -1200 Hitch Lift/Heavy-Duty Pickup Liftgate 12V DC Motorized Truck Hitch Mount 1200 lbs Capacity**Saferwholesale**$1681.69**0.0★0 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5K6SLV4) [4![GVPART4U Liftgate Actuator Fit for 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support Replacement 6892009010 6891009010 Left&Right 1 Pair 2Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-4eR0JQdL.jpg)**GVPART4U Liftgate Actuator Fit for 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support Replacement 6892009010 6891009010 Left&Right 1 Pair 2Pcs**GVPART4U**$138.73**4.3★487 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGHMG97B) [5![KAKA INDUSTRIAL Shipping Service (Lift Gate)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EIrQkF5XL.jpg)**KAKA INDUSTRIAL Shipping Service (Lift Gate)**KAKA INDUSTRIAL**$79.58**3.9★9 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVJC9Q5)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![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) [![Tailgate Utility Trailer Gate Lift Assist System Heavy Duty 2-Sided Lift Assist for 4-6 ft Tailgates 400 lb Capacity Easy 30 Min Installation Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51y+R6-aPSL.jpg)**Tailgate Utility Trailer Gate Lift Assist System Heavy Duty 2-Sided Lift Assist for 4-6 ft Tailgates 400 lb Capacity Easy 30 Min Installation Yellow**INZOKK**$90.28**12 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ58C3MX) [![GSI -1200 Hitch Lift/Heavy-Duty Pickup Liftgate 12V DC Motorized Truck Hitch Mount 1200 lbs Capacity](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618eIjdvmiL.jpg)**GSI -1200 Hitch Lift/Heavy-Duty Pickup Liftgate 12V DC Motorized Truck Hitch Mount 1200 lbs Capacity**Saferwholesale**$1681.69**0 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5K6SLV4) [![Marsflex Electric Liftgate Struts Fit for 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Power Rear Hatch Lift Trunk Tailgate Support Replaces# 6892009010 6891009010 Left & Right](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zV4fVg9SL.jpg)**Marsflex Electric Liftgate Struts Fit for 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Power Rear Hatch Lift Trunk Tailgate Support Replaces# 6892009010 6891009010 Left & Right**Marsflex**$147.92**58 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZNH56BK) [![Lift gate Service for tire Machines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TcuqMsjcL.jpg)**Lift gate Service for tire Machines**WEIZE**$59.63**5 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWT3CTRV)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Lift gate Service for tire Machines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TcuqMsjcL.jpg)**Lift gate Service for tire Machines**WEIZE**$59.63**5.0★**▲ 115%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWT3CTRV) [![Rough Country Tailgate Assist for Ford F-150/F-250/F-350 Super Duty Truck 2WD/4WD (2015-2026) - Smooth Safe & Controlled Tailgate Lowering](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GrDfyvdyL.jpg)**Rough Country Tailgate Assist for Ford F-150/F-250/F-350 Super Duty Truck 2WD/4WD (2015-2026) - Smooth Safe & Controlled Tailgate Lowering**Rough Country**$34.65**4.6★**▲ 83%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC24VT3L) [![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★**▲ 82%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXZBP78) [![GZGN 6891009010 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Compatible with 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Liftgate Actuator 1 Pair 2Pcs Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support 2Pcs Replacement 6892009010](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418lL7dHcFL.jpg)**GZGN 6891009010 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Compatible with 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Liftgate Actuator 1 Pair 2Pcs Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support 2Pcs Replacement 6892009010**GZGN**$101.46**4.5★**▲ 79%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D83C5BMD) [![Marsflex Electric Liftgate Struts Fit for 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Power Rear Hatch Lift Trunk Tailgate Support Replaces# 6892009010 6891009010 Left & Right](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zV4fVg9SL.jpg)**Marsflex Electric Liftgate Struts Fit for 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Power Rear Hatch Lift Trunk Tailgate Support Replaces# 6892009010 6891009010 Left & Right**Marsflex**$147.92**4.8★**▲ 73%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZNH56BK)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -18.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

1K750Holiday '24Spike '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**32%

*“EASY TO INSTALL”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Fit perfectly on our vehicle”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Product is really well made”*

**Efficiency**8%

*“Did the job”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Good buy for the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Works as expected”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Very easy to put on”*

**Durability**2%

*“1 year later and no issues”*

**Strength**2%

*“Well built”*

**Functionality-Overall**1%

*“It works”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**24%

*“Breaks quickly”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“trash quality”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Does not fit”*

**Compatibility-Overall**6%

*“Would not fit my truck”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**6%

*“instructions not very good”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Poor instructions”*

**Shock Absorption**4%

*“Poor Quality Shock”*

**Mounting**3%

*“Garbage, clips dont hold the strut on the pins”*

**Strength**3%

*“Not really very Strong”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“Fails to close properly”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**32%

**Compatibility-Overall**16%

**Defective Material/Parts**12%

**Functionality-Overall**7%

**Mounting**6%

**Assembly/Installation**4%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

**Shock Absorption**4%

**Mechanism Issues**3%

**Add-Ons/Attachments**2%