Overview
The Crown Automotive Liftgate Shock (68068261AA) is a gas strut for Jeep hardtop liftgates. It can be installed on the driver or passenger side. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
A liftgate shock, also called a gas strut, helps hold the liftgate open and controls how it closes. This shock is catalogued under hardtop liftgate support.
Key features
- Installs on driver or passenger side
- It is sold as a direct fit part.
- Liftgate shock, also called a gas strut
- Catalogued under hardtop liftgate support
How a gas strut works
A gas strut holds a liftgate open by pushing back against its weight, and it controls the speed of closing so the gate does not drop. Over time the internal seals can wear and the gas pressure can fall, which shows up as a gate that sags, drifts down or needs help to stay up. Testing the strut by lifting the gate and seeing whether it holds position is a simple first check.
Struts are often replaced in pairs so both sides wear and perform evenly. Because a hardtop liftgate carries more weight at the edge than a soft liftgate, keeping the mounting ball joints clean and free of corrosion helps the strut move freely. Handle a worn strut carefully, since pressure inside the body can release unexpectedly.
- Test whether the gate holds its position when raised
- Inspect the ball joints for corrosion or play
- Replace struts in pairs for even support
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 68068261AA |
| UPC | 849603006312 |
| Type | Liftgate shock |
| Orientation | Driver or passenger side |
| Fit | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before choosing this shock. Compare the mounting points on your existing liftgate shock with your installation before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Confirm which side your liftgate needs before installing, since the shock installs on either the driver or passenger side.
What’s included
Check the number of shocks in the package against the number your liftgate needs before starting the work.
