Replacement Rear Liftgate Struts?

[mrjordann]

Hi. I am thinking about replacing the old screw-tight arms that currently hold up the Liftgate on my 73 fj40.

Any recommendions for automatic struts that would fit? I found some on eBay but I'm not really interested in spending $190.

Thanks!

 

[Rusty 72]

@bikersmurf had a write up about using gas struts. I used what he did and it works great.

 

[mrjordann]

@bikersmurf had a write up about using gas struts. I used what he did and it works great.

Can you link it please?

 

[thebigredrocker]

Here’s a thread. Rear Hatch Supports? On page 3 JLPFJ40 posted a link to his write up.

 

[bikersmurf]

Can you link it please?

Gas charged Hood & Hatch strut retrofit

Feel free to add on... I’m learning as I go like the rest of you.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Years ago, I pulled the guts out of the stock arms and inserted struts. Have to remove the ends from the gas struts. Similar function as just struts but still has the stock look. I'll see if I can find the part numbers for the struts.

Here is the thread with the Napa part number.

Gas Struts for rear lift gate on '73 - Where do you fin 'em?

 

[kevos37]

I have done it also, refer to my build thread. Easy peasy