shocks for back hatch (1 Viewer)

[surfdogskier]

Hey guys, new to forum. My shocks on my 71 fj are shot. I would like to replace them with hydraulic shocks like most cars have. I have no idea what to get, length or weight. Anyone replace theirs with these type? If so, if I could get a model number or specifics, it would be greatly appreciated. Did a search and came up with nothing.

Thanks,
Jason

 

[brian]

I put gas struts inside the old housings

 

[surfdogskier]

My old housing was rusted so bad, it snapped one of the shocks. I have no idea where half of it is. I like the idea. I read about that.

 

[thebigredrocker]

Here's one post:
My answer to FJ40 rear hatch supports.

 

[mrboatman]

Here is another thread link Gas Struts for rear lift gate on '73 - Where do you fin 'em? Read the complete thread. I ordered and did what was on page 4 turned out real nice

 

[jvincig01]

I did the same thing. Came out great.

Here is another thread link Gas Struts for rear lift gate on '73 - Where do you fin 'em? Read the complete thread. I ordered and did what was on page 4 turned out real nice

 

[ginmtb]

If you want to stick to Toyota here is a nice option (but not cheap):

Rear Hatch / Lift Gate Gas Struts for Land Cruiser FJ40 - LH and RH

 

[surfdogskier]

Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the parts My answer to FJ40 rear hatch supports. The shocks were unavailable but I used the description to find the shocks I needed on ebay. Got them for $25/pair and $15 for both sets of brackets.

Thanks again guys!

Here's one post:
My answer to FJ40 rear hatch supports.

 

[Fuentesfranko]

I put gas struts inside the old housings

Hi Brian. I was thinking about doing this but have no idea how to go about it. Any tips?

 

[surfdogskier]

Hi Brian. I was thinking about doing this but have no idea how to go about it. Any tips?

Fuentesfranko, it was quite easy and worked great. Just order the same parts I did. If you want to use your old shock assembly, I can't help you there. I will post a picture to show how mine turned out.

 

[Fuentesfranko]

Fuentesfranko, it was quite easy and worked great. Just order the same parts I did. If you want to use your old shock assembly, I can't help you there. I will post a picture to show how mine turned out.

Do you mind sharing the parts you used? I'm a bit confused on the exact parts and if a bracket is needed. If you have photos of the process it would be awesome! Thank you!

 

[surfdogskier]

Do you mind sharing the parts you used? I'm a bit confused on the exact parts and if a bracket is needed. If you have photos of the process it would be awesome! Thank you!

Sorry, I for the delay. I was out of town for a while. I will take a picture and post it.