I primed the LCML with a message just so I could find this reference when it comes up every 3 months or so...
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Reference #1
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Hi Listers,
I thought I would share this info for those FJ62 owners that have
sagging rear hatches.
If you've looked for replacements you probably found that they can
be very expensive, even for the aftermarket parts. I found prices
from $50. for aftermarket to over $100. for OEM. And those prices
are EACH!!
Long story short, I did some serious internet searching and found
that many marine suppliers sell hatch lifts. All you have to know
is the extended and compressed length and the lift rate (lbs).
For my 88 FJ62 the extended length is 17", compressed 11", and the
lift rate is 90#. This may be the same for FJ60s but I can't be
positive.
After checking several places the best deal I found was here:
http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/GEN/GENGS62760.html
Now the good part. The total price for two, including shipping, was
$46.44. Can't beat that with a stick.
One last item, the ends of these lift supports will go right on the
stock ball joint pins. You will have to remove the original
supports along with the pins, then carefully grind the socket end
until you get the pin free. Reinstall the pins in the hatch then
install the new lift support and your done.
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Cheers,
Gary mailto:gbjork@d-web.com
Reference #2
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(from Steve Crase)
Reid Tool
Part# GAS-124 $14.08ea - 90# lift gas cylinder
Part# GAS-202 $ 2.49ea - metal end fitting
reidtool.com
-Ken