Hatch gas struts
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Hatch gas struts
Hey, anyone know where I can get replacement struts for the rear hatch, and approx how much they cost? need to change mine, completely dead, and the hatch weighs a ton when you have to push it up and hold it up!!( and then try to mess around in the back with one hand while holding up the hatch)! Thought of going to a dealer, but am sure that they will be more expensive. Also, is it a problem to install or is it a simple bolt off for the old one and bolt on for the new one affair?
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
You can get them in almost any auto parts store, or get really lucky and find a good pair in junk yard. As for intallation, simple. Unbolt the old, bolt in the new. I found it simpler when bolting in the new ones to bolt in the end that uses the torx bolt first.
The trox bolt is under the cap on the end of the strut inside the car, and a 7 or 8mm bolt holds the strut to the hatch.
The trox bolt is under the cap on the end of the strut inside the car, and a 7 or 8mm bolt holds the strut to the hatch.
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I've added them to my web site as well. In case you are still having trouble finding them. They are under the "Hatch pull-down repair" section.
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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I think I paid about $30-35 each for mine at Murray's
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Car: 1983 Camaro "SC-350"
Engine: Mild 350 4-bolt
Transmission: 700R4 w/ TCI Stall
Originally posted by TZFBird
Salvage yard. Or doner car. I got all of them for free.
Salvage yard. Or doner car. I got all of them for free.
mmmm, how I love doner cars!
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Car: '92 Firebird w/T-Tops Black w/Tan Interior
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I know this post is pretty old but somebody new might come across it so...... New struts....Kragen 39.99 Lifetime Warranty No questions asked. Install them and don't lift a finger. Turn the key and watch your hatch rise!:rockon:
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Car: '92 Firebird w/T-Tops Black w/Tan Interior
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Originally posted by PyRo9862
Where can you find these?
Where can you find these?
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Most brands carry 3 different part numbers:
1) no spoiler or rear wiper
2) with spoiler OR rear wiper
3) with spoiler AND rear wiper
I think no matter what, option #3 would be the best choice. They should have the most strength and last the longest.
Years ago when I bought mine, they only had option #2 in stock so I bought those. They eventually died, but now with my fiberglass rear spoiler they work good again.
1) no spoiler or rear wiper
2) with spoiler OR rear wiper
3) with spoiler AND rear wiper
I think no matter what, option #3 would be the best choice. They should have the most strength and last the longest.
Years ago when I bought mine, they only had option #2 in stock so I bought those. They eventually died, but now with my fiberglass rear spoiler they work good again.
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Car: 1989 Firebird
Engine: 5.7 LS1
Transmission: T56
Originally posted by Firebird 383
Most brands carry 3 different part numbers:
1) no spoiler or rear wiper
2) with spoiler OR rear wiper
3) with spoiler AND rear wiper
I think no matter what, option #3 would be the best choice. They should have the most strength and last the longest.
Years ago when I bought mine, they only had option #2 in stock so I bought those. They eventually died, but now with my fiberglass rear spoiler they work good again.
Most brands carry 3 different part numbers:
1) no spoiler or rear wiper
2) with spoiler OR rear wiper
3) with spoiler AND rear wiper
I think no matter what, option #3 would be the best choice. They should have the most strength and last the longest.
Years ago when I bought mine, they only had option #2 in stock so I bought those. They eventually died, but now with my fiberglass rear spoiler they work good again.
Last edited by Aviator857; 02-04-2004 at 11:25 AM.
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Car: 91RS
Engine: 305tbi
Transmission: 700R4
Thanks, I figured you could, I just like the lifetime warrenty idea. I'm almost to the point of looking for one of those rare factory hood sticks, so hood struts are in the near future. As far as the hatch goes, I don't go back there that much, so I may just live with it.
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
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This past summer I took my shocks back and they gave me a new set for FREE!!! they too have the lifetime
Much better now
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Much better now
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Originally posted by Aviator857
the rear wiper just adds electrical hook ups to the strut...
the rear wiper just adds electrical hook ups to the strut...
If you have a Camaro with the 3-pc spoiler, there's not that much weight there- but on a T/A with the aerowing: those things are heavy. I'd definitely go for option #3.
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Car: '92 Firebird w/T-Tops Black w/Tan Interior
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 5 Speed
Originally posted by PyRo9862
Thanks, I figured you could, I just like the lifetime warrenty idea. I'm almost to the point of looking for one of those rare factory hood sticks, so hood struts are in the near future. As far as the hatch goes, I don't go back there that much, so I may just live with it.
Thanks, I figured you could, I just like the lifetime warrenty idea. I'm almost to the point of looking for one of those rare factory hood sticks, so hood struts are in the near future. As far as the hatch goes, I don't go back there that much, so I may just live with it.
You can order from Kragen online. The company is CSK inc. (Checker, Schucks, Kragen) Their website is powered by partsamerica.
P.S. They offered the hood struts also with the same warranty.
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