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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:50 AM
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Default Rear hatch struts weak.

On my A/E, rear hatch cylinders are original and are very difficult to get a finger Under to raise. Are these units the same as on my SSR made by Stabilus called Lift-O-Mat. Last ones I bought from O'Reillys Auto Parts were identical to to OEM I replaced and were very reasonable. Anyone have a part number or suggestion on a fix. Thx.
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They should pop on and off like any other gas lifts...pretty easy to do
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Cool, you have a SSR too. Just go to your local GM store and tell them what you need. They are there to help. Post a pic of your SSR. Cheers, Rob

Dont stress, it is never winter driven, lol.
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Cool, you have a SSR too. Just go to your local GM store and tell them what you need. They are there to help. Post a pic of your SSR. Cheers, Rob

Dont stress, it is never winter driven, lol.
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Here are the ones I used for my trunk and the convertible tonneau lid. They are perfect.




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