Hatchback struts
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Santa Fe Tx
Hatchback struts
I replaced my lift struts last weeks with J.C. Whitney supplied parts. The rods are about 3/8" diameter compared to the factory parts (they are about 1/4" diameter). Made in U.S.A., only time will tell if they are a value or not. At $35 each, it will be worth the experiment (compared to $69 each at Ecklers). It sure is nice to watch that huge chunk of glass raise itself, I must have played with it for an hour!!! Didn't fall on my head once!!!
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Northwood Ohio
Re: Hatchback struts (Bob Taylor1)
I have an original drivers side w/defroster from an 85 for sale. $25 plus shipping if anyone's interested. I needed a passenger side, wife for valentines bought me a pair because she didn't know which one I needed. Replaced them both to keep the appearance the same, but the original works just fine.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: somewherein Ar
Re: Hatchback struts (Bob Taylor1)
It sure is nice to watch that huge chunk of glass raise itself, I must have played with it for an hour!!! Didn't fall on my head once!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Lebanon KY
Re: Hatchback struts (Bob Taylor1)
this is something i need to put on my list of things to do :smash: my hatch goes up about 4" after releasing it, and then with my assistance it'll go the rest of the way :D
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Modesto CA
Re: Hatchback struts (corvettemaster)
this is something i need to put on my list of things to do :smash: my hatch goes up about 4" after releasing it, and then with my assistance it'll go the rest of the way :D