{"product_id":"ford-explorer-tailgate-glass-door-gas-struts-1997-2001-pair","title":"Ford Explorer Tailgate Glass Door Gas Struts 1997-2001 (Pair) — Nitro Struts","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore proper rear glass \/ window hatch operation on your \u003cstrong\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e with this pair of glass-door gas struts from Nitro Struts. These struts hold heavy glass — they work harder than standard tailgate struts and tend to fail first. Engineered in Australia to OEM specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Explorer (1997–2001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Owners Choose Nitro Struts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Made\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed and manufactured locally with 30+ years of gas strut experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eOEM-Quality Spec\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct replacement, no modifications needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSold as a Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes both left and right struts for a complete replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTested to 50,000 Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e — and salt-spray rated for coastal climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e12 Month Replacement Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — full replacement for peace of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSame-Day Dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e — order before 2PM AEST and your order ships today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear glass \/ window struts hold the upper hatch glass independently of the main tailgate. Replacement is straightforward — usually \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e with the glass propped open. These struts work harder than tailgate struts because they hold heavy glass, so signs of failure tend to appear earlier. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways replace both as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSigns You Need New Struts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass hatch drops or doesn't stay open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow, weak rise when you release the lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorse in cold weather — gas pressure drops with temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible oil residue or hissing from the strut shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × pair of OEM-quality gas struts (left and right side). Ships same-day from our Australian warehouse with Australia Post tracking when ordered before 2PM AEST. Need a hand with fitment? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch with our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we've been making and repairing gas struts in Australia for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nitro Struts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48373829140580,"sku":"FORD-GLASS-DOOR-698","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/1079\/3572\/files\/TAILGATE-GLASS-DOOR-GAS-STRUTS-FORD-EXPLORER-1997-2001-1.jpg?v=1778047991","url":"https:\/\/nitrostruts.com.au\/products\/ford-explorer-tailgate-glass-door-gas-struts-1997-2001-pair","provider":"Nitro Struts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}