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Kalawang just uses super glue........

Seems to work for him...
 
KliersLC said:
Kalawang just uses super glue........

Seems to work for him...
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Super glue as in it always stays open or always stays closed :grinpimp:? Apparently you can add some super glue the shaft and it gets more "sticky"...do a search on liftgate strut for more info.

I think MAF sells replacements, but in looking at their site seems to only be 60 series. I need some as well.
 
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KliersLC said:
Kalawang just uses super glue........

Seems to work for him...
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Put a few drops at the collar, let dry and close the hatch. You should get a distinct crack as in the glue breaking. Subsequent openings and closings should be reasonably normal though there will be a little resistance initially, i.e., the hatch will feel a bit heavier to open and close. It doesn't take long to go to a normal feel and operation. Mine lasted more than 8 months but some dingbat parking valet smashed my rear into a concrete pillar and bent my doors. The lift gate stays began to feel a bit soft at about 8.5 months so I squirted a bit more superglue to the same place. It's working well for me currently though my doors are still bent. I have'nt had time to fix them.


Kalawang
 
I think it says ground shipping is included in the price? I believe they will have to be shipped ground since they are gas struts. Just my .02
 
Bought a pair from my local carquest that fit fine but actually lifted the door about 3 inches higher which was great for not getting hit in the head. If you interested I try to dig up the part number.
 
yes please!

Yes that would be great, mine act up when its cold out and I have hit my nogin more than once.
 
people are parting 80's all the time...you could pick some up for $10. Put up a wanted ad or find an 80 being parted.
 
johnfj said:
Bought a pair from my local carquest that fit fine but actually lifted the door about 3 inches higher which was great for not getting hit in the head. If you interested I try to dig up the part number.
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Yeah, post it up! A couple more inches would be great, I am always ducking as I go under my open hatch, being 6'-2".
 
I did this last February so it has taken some time to recall but here it is if you go into a carquest the number that comes up for your lc is a 4526 by strong arm. It actually lowered the lift gate. The number I used was 4331 by strongarm.
Pertinent data:
4526 16.25" extended 10.90 collasped
4331 17.60" extended 11.30 collasped

Now ther is a little modifying using your old supports two bolt mount and drilling it for the new ball and socket I can take a picture when I get a chance but not a big deal. Im not good at the picture theing let me know if you want it.
 
tucker74 said:
Anyone find a good substitute for replacing the rear hatch struts? Thought I remember someone finding some on eBay or something, I'm tired of getting hit in the head when it's cold :frown:

Tucker
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Just posted my findings a couple minutes ago...
Look at this post- Cheap hatch lift replacement
 
The only difference is I used a ball and socket type connection as opposed to the bolt and Added the extra extended length.
 
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