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# **trunk struts**

**Worth a look**

Shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 7% of clicks), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 58Growth 10Conversion 58Competition 98Returns 51Price range 44Avg price 95Brand share 85Review moat 64Quality gap 45

**Competition**

**Incredible****7%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$26.75**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Great****50%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Review moat**

**Good****956.08**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Good****$462K**

$462K/yr · 348K searches

**Conversion**

**Good****5.0%**

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

**Returns**

**Good****3.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Price range**

**Okay****$7.14–$199.17**

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

**Growth**

**Bad****-30.9%**

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

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (7% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**61 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**69**

**Top-5 brand share**

**50%**

**Open market**

**44%**

- A-Premium18% - AiYiGu10% - ARANA10% - Vepagoo6% - BOXI6% - Aeagle5%

## **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%1%$5K2%$9K3%$14K4%$18K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)2 products missing review or click data not plotted

All 459 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![AiYiGu Rear Hatch Shocks Struts Lift gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 02-09 Chevrolet/Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/Isuzu Ascender/Oldsmobile Bravada/Saab 9-7X Replace 4573](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CrGENyq3L.jpg)**AiYiGu Rear Hatch Shocks Struts Lift gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 02-09 Chevrolet/Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/Isuzu Ascender/Oldsmobile Bravada/Saab 9-7X Replace 4573**AiYiGu**$17.25**4.6★470 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1ZJP8SH) [2![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) [3![Vepagoo 6156 Rear Hatch Struts Fit for Chevy Suburban Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade 2007-2014 Liftgate Tailgate Shock for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 GMC Yukon Sport Utility 4-Door Lift Support 2 pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rrCNTdC-L.jpg)**Vepagoo 6156 Rear Hatch Struts Fit for Chevy Suburban Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade 2007-2014 Liftgate Tailgate Shock for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 GMC Yukon Sport Utility 4-Door Lift Support 2 pcs**Vepagoo**$27.71**4.6★3,793 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKKM9BK) [4![AiYiGu 4643 Rear Hatch Trunk Lid Shocks Struts Lift Gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 1994-2004 Ford Mustang 2000-2007 Panoz Esperante Pack of 2 PCS Replace PM2014 SG304019](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31I9WBDA-aL.jpg)**AiYiGu 4643 Rear Hatch Trunk Lid Shocks Struts Lift Gate Supports Gas Springs Compatible with 1994-2004 Ford Mustang 2000-2007 Panoz Esperante Pack of 2 PCS Replace PM2014 SG304019**AiYiGu**$15.70**4.8★130 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKXD8W8K) [5![ARANA Rear Hatch Struts Liftgate Shocks for 2002-2009 Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/Isuzu Ascender/Oldsmobile Bravada/Saab 9-7X Hatchback Trunk Back Door Lift Support OE#4573 2 Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SpUFoTxHL.jpg)**ARANA Rear Hatch Struts Liftgate Shocks for 2002-2009 Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Buick Rainier/Isuzu Ascender/Oldsmobile Bravada/Saab 9-7X Hatchback Trunk Back Door Lift Support OE#4573 2 Pcs**ARANA**$19.58**4.5★5,110 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UL3ET4E)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Power Liftgate Struts 6892009010 Compatible with 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support Replacement 6891009010 Left&Right 2Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415X15Vy+vL.jpg)**Power Liftgate Struts 6892009010 Compatible with 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support Replacement 6891009010 Left&Right 2Pcs**OTO-KAUTOPARTS**$94.09**1 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVN7GTMB) [![Sinma 2Pcs Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Shocks Gas Springs Compatible with 2008-2020 Dodge Challenger (No Spoiler) Replace OEM 04589645AB for Challenger Base/RT/SE/SRT/SXT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aOeYLzkhL.jpg)**Sinma 2Pcs Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Shocks Gas Springs Compatible with 2008-2020 Dodge Challenger (No Spoiler) Replace OEM 04589645AB for Challenger Base/RT/SE/SRT/SXT**sinma**$19.31**0 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTTYXRT7) [![Euplokeer Qty (2) 5480869 Liftgate Replacement Lift Support for Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 Tailgate Rear Hatch Trunk Shock Strut Spring Fit for Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009 Replace OE #15827845](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-XERtWZCL.jpg)**Euplokeer Qty (2) 5480869 Liftgate Replacement Lift Support for Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 Tailgate Rear Hatch Trunk Shock Strut Spring Fit for Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009 Replace OE #15827845**Euplokeer**$20.85**7 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSTW5NHL) [![GVPART4U Updated Tailgate Rear Power Liftgate Struts Fit for Toyota Highlander 2020-2024 Electric Hatch Lift Actuator Shock Support Replacement 689200E050 689100E070 Left&Right 2Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+v4zNiM4L.jpg)**GVPART4U Updated Tailgate Rear Power Liftgate Struts Fit for Toyota Highlander 2020-2024 Electric Hatch Lift Actuator Shock Support Replacement 689200E050 689100E070 Left&Right 2Pcs**GVPART4U**$199.17**6 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8ZCMHNC) [![68960-49025 Liftgate Lift Support Shock Strut Fit for Toyota Highlander 2001-2007 Tailgate Rear Hatch Replacement 68950-49025 68960-49025 68960-49155 Trunk Shock Strut](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+O0moTImL.jpg)**68960-49025 Liftgate Lift Support Shock Strut Fit for Toyota Highlander 2001-2007 Tailgate Rear Hatch Replacement 68950-49025 68960-49025 68960-49155 Trunk Shock Strut**BZWBYFY**$31.69**3 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF953QQ6)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Kaluj 64530-06010 64530-06020 Rear Right Trunk Deck Lid Shock Support Luggage Gate Lift Cylinder Strut Compatible with Toyota Camry 2.5L 3.5L 2018-2025 1PC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21LWE4qqt5L.jpg)**Kaluj 64530-06010 64530-06020 Rear Right Trunk Deck Lid Shock Support Luggage Gate Lift Cylinder Strut Compatible with Toyota Camry 2.5L 3.5L 2018-2025 1PC**KALUJ**$13.16**5.0★**▲ 367%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRR24YKN) [![Sinma 2Pcs Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Shocks Gas Springs Compatible with 2008-2020 Dodge Challenger (No Spoiler) Replace OEM 04589645AB for Challenger Base/RT/SE/SRT/SXT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aOeYLzkhL.jpg)**Sinma 2Pcs Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Shocks Gas Springs Compatible with 2008-2020 Dodge Challenger (No Spoiler) Replace OEM 04589645AB for Challenger Base/RT/SE/SRT/SXT**sinma**$19.31**0.0★**▲ 350%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTTYXRT7) [![Euplokeer Qty (2) 5480869 Liftgate Replacement Lift Support for Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 Tailgate Rear Hatch Trunk Shock Strut Spring Fit for Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009 Replace OE #15827845](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-XERtWZCL.jpg)**Euplokeer Qty (2) 5480869 Liftgate Replacement Lift Support for Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2009 Tailgate Rear Hatch Trunk Shock Strut Spring Fit for Pontiac Torrent 2005-2009 Replace OE #15827845**Euplokeer**$20.85**4.8★**▲ 350%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSTW5NHL) [![GVPART4U Updated Tailgate Rear Power Liftgate Struts Fit for Toyota Highlander 2020-2024 Electric Hatch Lift Actuator Shock Support Replacement 689200E050 689100E070 Left&Right 2Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+v4zNiM4L.jpg)**GVPART4U Updated Tailgate Rear Power Liftgate Struts Fit for Toyota Highlander 2020-2024 Electric Hatch Lift Actuator Shock Support Replacement 689200E050 689100E070 Left&Right 2Pcs**GVPART4U**$199.17**3.2★**▲ 350%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8ZCMHNC) [![GZGN 6891009120 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Tailgate Power Shock Compatible with 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander Liftgate Actuator 1 Pair Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support 6891009130 2Pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qEL+2v53L.jpg)**GZGN 6891009120 Electric Rear Hatch Lift Struts Tailgate Power Shock Compatible with 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander Liftgate Actuator 1 Pair Trunk Tailgate Power Shock Support 6891009130 2Pcs**GZGN**$83.56**5.0★**▲ 350%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D83DQ38L)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -30.9% search growth over the last 90 days.

10K6KHoliday '24Holiday '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**26%

*“Smooth installation”*

**Size-Overall**22%

*“Fit like a glove”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Best quality”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Fair price”*

**Efficiency**6%

*“Works as Advertised”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Works just as it should”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Ease of use”*

**Strength**4%

*“Heavy duty”*

**Durability**2%

*“They feel durable and solid, giving me confidence theyll last a long time”*

**Shock Absorption**1%

*“Shocks working good”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**17%

*“Broke from first use”*

**Size-Overall**12%

*“Too long”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Poor quality control: first too much force”*

**Compatibility-Overall**8%

*“Not fit vehicle listed”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“difficult to install”*

**Strength**4%

*“Not Strong Enough”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Stopped working”*

**Mounting**3%

*“No mounting screws included”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“Instruction making it very confusion”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Not as advertised”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**41%

**Compatibility-Overall**14%

**Defective Material/Parts**8%

**Functionality-Overall**6%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

**Mounting**3%

**Mechanism Issues**3%

**Assembly/Installation**3%

**Add-Ons/Attachments**3%

**Shock Absorption**2%