Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  PC3Z-5D008-D

• Positions: Center Lower, Left, Right
• Other Names:

  Damper, Damper Assembly

• Description:

  This genuine Ford gas-charged lift support damper, base number 5D008, holds a hinged panel open on current-generation Super Duty trucks and dampens its travel so it raises smoothly and stays up on its own. The sealed strut uses internal gas pressure to counterbalance the weight of the panel, taking the effort out of opening it and preventing it from dropping unexpectedly while a person works beneath. Over time the seals weaken and the charge bleeds down, which is why a worn support no longer holds the panel up, drifts closed, or feels weak in cold weather. Owners searching for this part are usually tired of propping the panel by hand or are replacing a support that has begun to leak oil or rattle. Each support works as one half of the assembly, so the mating strut is frequently serviced at the same time to keep lifting effort balanced. Built to Ford specifications, it delivers the correct extended length, mounting ends, and gas charge for the application, restoring factory feel and hold-open force. The ball-stud sockets should be inspected and the mounting points checked for cracks during installation. Handle the support carefully, keep the rod clean and free of paint or grease, and avoid prying on the body so the seal is not damaged during fitting.

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