Thank you all for yor help. There are some great ideas out there. Since I have no stays or brackets to start with Handcannons method will be the way I go. Handcannon- nice post and pictures. This was very helpful. I will need to fabricate brackets also and mat try tapping the ball stuts with no...
So since I see 40 views and one reply I assume no one has done this upgrade to gas struts. Maybe if someone could just tell me what the org. stays measure from end to end, I have a start point. Thanks
Stopped the the spare from rattling on my '74.. Took the bracket with the rubber stop on it off and over bent it so it was tighter to the tailgate when closed and rattle gone. One rattle gone......50 to go
Looking for a little help with rear hatch struts. I see there are a lot of posts on the subject but nothing I can find that gives me all the info I need. I am just finishing up a rebuild on my '74. All I need to do to complete is to get some struts to hold up the rear hatch. I would like to use...
I agree with FF LG FREAK that if the engine stalls when you hit the brakes that your booster is leaking. Also if you need to pump the brakes to get a good pedal you are out of adjustment or there is air in the lines. Could also be an internal leak in the master. Try adjusting the brake up...