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Engineered to carry the full weight of the rear hatch, this two-piece strut set replaces tired factory dampers on the Suzuki Every DA64 so the tailgate lifts lightly and stays where you put it. Each strut is a gas spring: a pressurized steel cylinder that pushes the hatch up while damping the last part of its travel.
One left-hand strut (OE reference 81850-68810) with its steel mounting bracket
One right-hand strut (OE reference 81860-68810) with its steel mounting bracket
One pair per tailgate, matching the two factory mounting positions on the body and the tailgate inner panel
The two struts share the same load and the same years of heat, cold and wash-bay cycles
When one side sags, the other is normally close behind, so a matched pair swap restores even, controlled lift
Replacing both at once also protects hinges from uneven stress
Suits delivery fleets, trades vans and campervan conversions that open the tailgate many times a day
Drops-in at the factory bracket positions, so no drilling or panel modification is involved in a standard replacement
A failed strut is a daily nuisance and a safety risk: this set brings the hatch back to one-hand operation
Each unit is an automotive gas spring built around a pressurized steel cylinder. Specifications below follow the industry-standard layout used for tailgate lift supports; the extension force of the original Every strut is marked on the old unit body and should be matched at replacement.
Cylinder: steel pressure tube with a corrosion-resistant black finish
Rod: chromed piston rod running in a nitrogen-charged gas chamber
End fittings: ball sockets that snap onto the factory ball studs, retained by spring clips
Brackets: painted steel mounting plates included for both sides
2 pcs per set: one left strut, one right strut
Mounting hardware layout follows the factory bracket positions
Packaged as one retail set per tailgate
Gas struts are permanently pressurized: never open, drill, puncture or heat a unit
Carry struts by the ends, not by gripping the cylinder body sideways
Store lying flat, away from sharp objects that could scratch the rod
Match the new strut to the force value printed on the original unit
A higher-rated strut makes the tailgate hard to close; a lower-rated one sags
Ask for the force spec at quotation if the old markings are unreadable
This strut set is listed for 2005-2015 Suzuki Every DA64, the fifth-generation kei van and wagon platform. Confirm your variant against the reference numbers below before ordering.
Left (LH): 81850-68810, referenced in Japanese parts records for DA64V tail gate dampers
Right (RH): 81860-68810, follows the Suzuki pairing convention where 81850 is the left stay and 81860 the right stay
Later-year records also show 81850-68811 and 81860-68811 on 2010-2014 DA64V vehicles: check the number on your old strut or the chassis code before ordering
All numbers above are cross-check references for buyers, not a fitment guarantee on their own
The Every tailgate uses two struts in total, one per side
One set covers one complete vehicle
Fleet buyers: order one set per vehicle and keep a spare set per five vehicles as a working rule of thumb
Read the part number stamped on the cylinder of your old strut, left and right separately
Note your roof specification: Japanese records pair this damper set with high-roof Every vans, so photograph the bracket and strut positions on your vehicle
Send the photos and the chassis code (DA64V or DA64W) with your inquiry for a fitment check
The DA64 body family also underpins badge-engineered vans sold as Mazda Scrum Van, Nissan NV100 Clipper and Mitsubishi Minicab Van
Strut fitment on those nameplates has not been verified from public sources, so confirm by bracket photos before ordering for a rebadged van
How many struts does one Suzuki Every need?
Two, one left and one right. This set supplies both units together with their brackets, so one set completes one tailgate.
Can I replace just the broken side?
You can, but it is not recommended. The two struts have carried the same load for the same years, so the remaining old unit is usually close to failure as well. Fitting a matched pair restores balanced lift and saves a second repair visit.
How hard is the installation?
A standard gas strut swap needs one flat-blade screwdriver and a helper or a prop rod. Open the tailgate fully and support it, release the spring clips at the ball studs, pull the old strut off, then push the new sockets on until they click. Most owners finish both sides in well under an hour.
Are the brackets included?
Yes. Each strut ships with its steel mounting bracket as shown in the product photos. The set is designed to drop into the factory positions without drilling.
Why do some reference numbers end in 68810 and others in 68811?
Both number pairs appear in Japanese parts records for the DA64 platform, with the 68811 pair showing up on later 2010-2014 vehicles. The safest check is the number on your old strut; if it is unreadable, send us the chassis code and bracket photos and we will confirm the correct set before dispatch.
What material are the struts made of?
Steel pressure-tube cylinders with a corrosion-resistant black finish and chromed piston rods, using nitrogen gas charge and ball-socket end fittings, the standard construction for automotive tailgate gas springs.
Do they fit the Scrum, Clipper or Minicab versions too?
Those vans share the DA64 body family, but strut fitment on the rebadged nameplates has not been verified from public records. Send your chassis code and photos of the old struts and we will check compatibility before you order.
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