Nitro Struts
Mercedes Vito W639 Van Tailgate Gas Struts 2003-2015 (Pair) — Nitro Struts
Mercedes Vito W639 Van Tailgate Gas Struts 2003-2015 (Pair) — Nitro Struts
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Bring the lift back to your Mercedes Vito W639 Van tailgate with this pair of tailgate gas struts from Nitro Struts. When the factory struts fail, you're left holding the tailgate up with one hand or wedging it open with whatever's nearby. This pair fixes that properly, for a fraction of the dealer price.
Why Owners Choose Nitro Struts
- ✅ Australian Owned — assembled in Melbourne from quality components with 30+ years of gas strut experience
- ✅ OEM-Quality Spec — direct replacement, no modifications needed
- ✅ Sold as a Pair — includes both left and right struts for a complete replacement
- ✅ 24 Months Replacement Guarantee — full replacement for peace of mind
- ✅ Fast Dispatch
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 × pair of OEM-quality gas struts (left and right side). Dispatched within 1-2 business days from our Australian warehouse with Australia Post tracking. Need a hand with fitment? Get in touch with our team — we've been supplying gas struts across Australia for over 30 years.
Fitment table
| Model | Body | Application | Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Vito W639 | Van | Tailgate | 2003–on | Ask to confirm |
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The postage time was reasonable. The struts were very well packed in a cardboard tube. The disappointing part was unpacking them and discovering that the chrome pistons had scratches and marks on them, making me wonder how long these struts will last. We will see.
They fit perfectly good job
Easy to fit. Work well