Are OEM Subaru Liftgate Supports Better Than Aftermarket?
Liftgates tend to work trouble-free for years. But as with any part, they can eventually wear out. The liftgate supports are usually the first items to require attention. And when it comes to repairing or replacing them, you may consider buying aftermarket instead of OEM parts.
In this blog, we examine the differences between the two to see which is the better option. If you’re in a rush, then the bottom line is that OEM liftgate supports are always the superior choice. If you would like to know why, read on.
Pricing
The primary reason most people consider aftermarket supports comes down to pricing. You may assume that an aftermarket hatch lift support will work just fine, and you might save some money in the process. But there are a few points to consider:
- Aftermarket supports don’t need to meet manufacturer specifications – and are often generic. Hence the lower price.
- Aftermarket support arms rarely come with a warranty and won’t have the same material quality
- At Subaru Parts Plus, we sell OEM liftgate supports at wholesale prices
Fit And Quality
Whether it's powered or manual, your Subaru’s liftgate supports have been designed to meet the manufacturer’s exacting specifications and quality standards. Aftermarket parts tend to be only an approximation of the original, so they don’t always fit properly.
If the hatch lift support doesn’t fit right, it will damage the liftgate. And the cheaper materials used will fail sooner. That’s why that small saving you made buying aftermarket will cost you much more in the long run.
Many Subaru models have power liftgates. A weak liftgate support will put extra strain on the electric motors. And functions like adjusting the opening height may not work correctly.
Warranty And Reliability
On average, most people use their liftgates at least twice a day. That’s four times the hatch lift supports need to open and close. That’s over 1,400 times a year. If they are generic items built down to a price, they simply won’t last.
OEM liftgate supports are built to the same high standards as the original items fitted to your Subaru. That means they will last longer than aftermarket units. And unlike a generic part, every OEM liftgate support we sell comes with Subaru’s manufacturer warranty.
- OEM hatch lift supports come with Subaru’s manufacturer warranty – aftermarket parts don’t
- OEM parts are designed to work perfectly with your Subaru – the end result is a longer service life and better reliability
Find OEM Liftgate Supports At Subaru Parts Plus
Subaru Parts Plus has been supplying quality OEM Subaru parts since 2005. Every part we sell comes with Subaru's manufacturer warranty. We stock complete OEM liftgates, as well as smaller service items like liftgate supports.
Our staff are passionate enthusiasts who know every part of your Subaru. Contact our team online or give us a call at 1-888-294-4979 and order your OEM Subaru liftgate part today.