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Sep 24, 2020 | 05:06 PM

cer113

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1987 Hatch Issues

Please tell me what parts I need to make my hatch stay up? While it does release the switch, it doesn't automatically open up at least half way. Now, it won't even stay open. . comes right back down. There is nothing allowing it to remain open.
Thanks!

Sep 24, 2020 | 06:03 PM

ls777z

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You need new support lifts, the things that look like little shock absorbers. They aren't expensive, you should be able to get them your local auto parts store, and easy to change.

Sep 24, 2020 | 10:26 PM

jv9999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ls777z

You need new support lifts, the things that look like little shock absorbers. They aren't expensive, you should be able to get them your local auto parts store, and easy to change.

Pretty cheap on rockauto.com as well. That's where I got mine from.

Sep 25, 2020 | 07:24 AM

Cruisinfanatic

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Originally Posted by cer113

Amazon

Sep 25, 2020 | 08:12 AM

cer113

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ls777z

You need new support lifts, the things that look like little shock absorbers. They aren't expensive, you should be able to get them your local auto parts store, and easy to change.

Thanks so much! I'll also check them out on RockAuto.com. Appreciate the help!

Sep 25, 2020 | 08:18 AM

Steve59

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I think he's talking about the hatch struts not the hood.

Sep 25, 2020 | 08:53 AM

Red86Z51

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I purchased the hatch and hood support struts for my '86 and '87 and 2003 Suburban from LiftSupportsDepot.com. They have a lifetime warranty that they honor without question. If the struts ever start getting weak, call and they'll have new ones on the way to you immediately. I've had to use their warranty after 10 years of service to replace the struts on my 2003 Suburbans rear lift gate and window. Just be sure to keep your paperwork so you can give them the original order # (if ever needed).

Here's a direct link for yours ----> 1987 Corvette Hatch and Hood Lift Struts

I don't think you'll get any kind of warranty like that if you purchase from Amazon or Rock Auto.

Last edited by Red86Z51; Sep 25, 2020 at 09:18 AM. Reason: spelling...ooops!