2006 prius hatchback struts

I've actually had good luck with the mighty brand believe it or not

 

I did fully loaded KYBs on my 07 and 09 touring, make sure you order the correct spring rate. on my 13 I unfortunately had to get duralast loaded, and man its a huge difference in quality.. go KYB and never look back.

 

I think we're talking about the hatchback struts that hold the hatchback up while you're putting in your groceries.

 

holy smokes, gotta love replying to the wrong thread

 

But no worries I do it all the time

 

The cheapest hatchback struts in the store will probably outlast the average Gen 2 Prius, unless someone opens the hatch 30 times a day...

 

AND I think this is yet another case of where wasting your time searching for the absolute "best deal" online, paying shipping and then having to wait for delivery (maybe on a boat from China) and not being positively sure that the right parts will arrive........is just not being realistic.

IF......you take one of them off and visit a local auto parts store, you should be able to get a decent price (compared to OEM), have a part in hand that you KNOW will fit and have an easy way for a return should that be necessary.
ONLINE shopping is good for some things. Not so good for others.

 

I went to Orielys and replaced all 4 in both our Prii at once. I just bought what was recommended. Has worked well ever since. I never realized how heavy the liftback is until you remove one of the lifters.....WOW. That was an eye opener. Make sure you have a helper and make sure they new ones a clipped in properly so they don't come off.