2000 rear hatch struts Q
11-27-2010, 07:24 AM
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2000 rear hatch struts Q
Our hatch struts/supports are beginning to lose their hold open capability. Is there anything that can be done to them to help them work better or do they have to be replaced? If replaced, what is the best source? Thanks!
11-27-2010, 05:48 PM
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they probably just need to be replaced, would check out rockauto.com, they tend to have that kind of stuff, not sure where else to look
11-27-2010, 06:26 PM
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I think even NAPA will have those.
11-28-2010, 10:27 PM
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Advanced auto, as well, i think all parts stores carry those. Maybe even a cheaper way, junk yard. Junk yards are treasure troves of parts like that.
11-29-2010, 09:07 AM
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Heck, just use a pair of vice grips!
11-29-2010, 02:47 PM
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Heck, just use a pair of vice grips!
......The true back yard mechanic has spoken!......
11-30-2010, 09:18 AM
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They worked on my 98 Pathfinder! Hehehehe..
11-30-2010, 10:13 AM
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how did that help with not needing to replace the liftgate struts, or did i miss something?
11-30-2010, 03:23 PM
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talkin about when he opens his hatch, he clamps some vice-grips to the strut, so it doesnt fall.
11-30-2010, 05:02 PM
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ahh ok apparently i need to wake up all the way before logging on . . . it all makes sense now
11-27-2010, 07:24 AM
2000 rear hatch struts Q
......The true back yard mechanic has spoken!......