Rick Wampler

I own a 1999 C5 convertible, when I put the top down I open the storage hatch to fold top into while doing that I have to hold the hatch open while trying to fold top into storage position, the storage lid or hatch or what ever you call it will not stay open by it's self. Can someone tell me where the best place to buy parts for the storage hatch ? Are they struts that can be replaced ?

Sam Handwich

you can replace the struts. I have a 2001 vert, but have never replaced mine. Somewhere in the forum it explains how to do the R&R - apparently it is a little tricky.
You can try Google to search for the fix. Somehow the search function on here is a bit weak. use "corvette forum" in your google search along with the other pertinent terms.

jd911

This might help.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tallation.html

Jim

rconkin

I bought mine from Mid America. All 6 for 79.99 (hood, convertible top, and trunk lid). They are showing out of stock and they were when I ordered them also. It took a little over a month to get them. I needed the trunk and convertible top ones so I figured for what I would pay for the 4 why not get all 6 since I'm sure I will need the hood ones sometime in the future. I followed the instructions in the link in the previous point and changed them pretty quickly.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/Corvette...t-kit-634147-1

RHWjr

I have a 2002 convertible. I bought replacement struts on Amazon. The ones I bought were called "Strong Arm 4065 Chevrolet Corvette Tonneau Cover Lift Support". When I bought them they were about $13 each, now I think they are about $15. Just make sure they work for the 1999 model.

I am not a mechanic and I'm not mechanically inclined, but replacing the struts was easy. I read the posts where guys had trouble, but even with my size (I'm 6'6) that can make getting in a tight area difficult, it took maybe 15 minutes.

If you have trouble locating the struts on your car, let me know and I'll post pictures.

wbrands

Gene at GMPartsHouse (http://www.gmpartshouse.com/auto-par...mpartment-scat items 12 & 13, you'll need both) can get them for $23.85 each I'm sure. Genuine GM parts.

Rick Wampler

Thanks for info I'll check it out.

Rick Wampler

Thanks !

65GGvert

Wherever you get them,. get the struts for the tonneau cover. The struts for the trunk are different. If you say "storage area" you might get trunk struts. They can be changed in about 10 minutes with only a small flat screwdriver to pop off the clip. You'll need to have something to prop up your tonneau or have someone hold it up for you. It's very heavy when you remove either or both struts.