Honda CR-V RD Tailgate Gas Strut 2002-2006 550mm (Single) — Nitro Struts

Restore your Honda CR-V RD tailgate to smooth, controlled operation with this direct-fit OEM-quality replacement strut. At exactly 550mm — this is the correct strut for your RD-series CR-V, no modifications needed.

Vehicle Fitment

• Honda CR-V RD (2002–2006)

Why Owners Choose Nitro Struts

• ✅ Australian Made — designed and manufactured locally with 30+ years of gas strut experience
• ✅ OEM-Quality Spec — direct replacement, no modifications needed
• ✅ Tested to 50,000 Operations — and salt-spray rated for coastal climates
• ✅ 12 Month Replacement Guarantee — full replacement for peace of mind
• ✅ Same-Day Dispatch — order before 2PM AEST and your order ships today

Installation Notes

Tailgate strut replacement is one of the easier DIY jobs on a car — usually 10–15 minutes with no special tools. Open the tailgate fully and prop it securely before starting (a second person makes this much easier). Pop the spring clip on each ball socket, lift the old strut off, and clip the new one on in the same orientation. Always replace both as a pair — running a fresh strut against a worn one will kill the new one early.

Signs You Need New Struts

• Tailgate drops or sags on its own
• Slow, weak rise when you let go
• Particularly bad on cold mornings (gas pressure drops with temperature)
• Visible oil residue on the chrome shaft, or hissing when compressed
• Tailgate needs to be held open or propped with something

What's in the Box

1 × OEM-quality gas strut. Ships same-day from our Australian warehouse with Australia Post tracking when ordered before 2PM AEST. Need a hand with fitment? Get in touch with our team — we've been making and repairing gas struts in Australia for over 30 years.