rear lift gate struts

[2late4u]

havent really seen much on here about the hatch lift struts, but a neighbor kia I was checking something out for them and the hood almost got me as it slammed shut, but got to wondering about mine on my 2014 and ya after pushing the electric open switch I have to lift it up quite a bit for it to open at least it stays open tho, got me to wondering and after checking we don't have to much in options, either OEM for about 80-100 plus tax for each one or some off amazon only about 2-3 brands  to choose from but one manufacture stands out over the others with a 83% rating with a bunch of journey owners say they have held up for them  price is about $25 for both of them so makes me wonder how good they actually are...didn't see none on rock auto Went ahead and ordered them so we will see i guess,I'll post the results as well got to checking I guess no journeys have the lifts for the hood,oh well the proper rod still works great for me

[5rebel9]

On rockauto under Body&lamp assembly you drop down to lift support and there are a number of offerings for the rear hatch rods.

[John/Horace]

I used Stabilus brand off rocka. Lasted about 5 yrs now, still work ok. They were middle price range I think. Have used them on other cars too. Lift struts easy to change so not as much risk with aftermarket brand.