Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Tailgate Boot Strut Left N/S LK72-70355-AE

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Tailgate Boot Strut Left N/S is an original part from the Tailgate group, designed specifically for the tailgate lifting mechanism. This used component ensures a factory fit, predictable behavior during opening and closing, and stable support for the tailgate in daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: LK72-70355-AE
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: LK72-70355-AE
• Substitutable numbers: LK72-70355-AE, LK7270355AE, 535123542, LK7270355AD, LK72-70355-AD
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Tail Lift
• Category: Tail Lifts

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented strut is responsible for the controlled, smooth lifting and safe holding of the tailgate in the open position. Using a dedicated component for the Discovery Sport L550 model allows for maintaining the correct force characteristics, ensuring the tailgate does not drop unexpectedly and does not require excessive effort to open. The element is designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle, which is crucial for proper cooperation with the right strut and the geometry of the tailgate hinges. Using the correct component on the appropriate side minimizes the risk of uneven load and premature wear of the hinges.

Benefits of using an original strut

Using an original Land Rover solution for the tailgate area translates into:

• maintaining the factory operating characteristics of the lifting mechanism,
• consistency with other tailgate system components,
• stable support of the tailgate in the upper position during loading,
• reducing the risk of damage resulting from incorrect strut force selection. For the user, this means more convenient access to the cargo space and more predictable tailgate behavior in various operating conditions.

Installation characteristics

The tailgate strut in this model is a replaceable part, intended for removal and installation without interfering with the body structure. In practice, this involves detaching the worn element from the mounts and replacing it with a functional counterpart, while maintaining the correct placement on the vehicle. Choosing a component specifically intended for the Discovery Sport L550 facilitates the service process and eliminates the need for additional modifications.

Condition and service application

The offered strut comes from the used parts segment, making it a reasonable solution for maintenance repairs when the priority is to maintain functionality at controlled costs. Such elements are particularly useful in situations where the tailgate no longer stays in the upper position or requires excessive force to open.

Expanding the Land Rover tailgate system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the loading area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as actuators, guides, or additional lifting mechanism components, check the available parts in the Land Rover Tailgate category. For a comparison of the characteristics of solutions used in high-performance vehicles and a better understanding of structural differences within a single brand, comparative material may be helpful – more information can be found in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.