Liftgate Lift Support by Sachs®. Body Connection: Ball Socket. Shaft Connection: Ball Socket. Compressed Length: 13-7/8″. Extended Length: 23-11/16″. Travel Length: 9-13/16″. Capacity: 125.90 Lbs. These gas-charged lift supports make it easy and safe to raise and lower heavy hoods, rear hatches and tailgates by hand. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lift supports, Sachs can provide exact replacements for practically any application where a lift support is used.