Review on Lift Supports, ECCPP Rear Liftgate Lift Support Struts Gas Shocks for Ford Escape (2001-2012) and Mercury Mariner (2005-2012) - Compatible with 4370 Strut Set of 2 by Alfonso Alexander

They were a bit difficult to put on. You need to put something on the tailgate to fully extend it. You must dress them fully undressed. They cannot be compressed. Otherwise you just take off the old "C" rings. Take off the old shock absorbers and put them on. They are powerful and hold the back door like the wind.