I own a '84 GSL-SE whose rear hatch struts are completely shot.
I'm using a broom handle to hold up the rear window.
Little did I know that finding replacements would be such a big deal.
The kicker is that the car has a rear wiper. All of the replacements that
I have found are for those w/o a wiper. Any ideas of where I can find
replacements ? Thanks.

 

Get the non rear wiper strut, and put it on the drivers side strut. One good strut holds my rear glass up, although I do not have a wiper. It still takes some force to lower it though.

 

Thanks Jeezus. Sounds like a good idea.

 

Worst case scenario, just buy two non wiper struts and install you're own wire + connector instead of the set-up they use. Someone did this to my old Seven and it worked just fine until I ditched the rear wiper.

 

The "StrongArm" brand I bought thru local NAPA dealer has instructions with them on how to remove the wiper harness off the old strut and mount them on these!!

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

 

http://intertron.com/ron/hatchstruts.html

 

You only need 1 gas strut to be working to hold up the rear glass (including wiper).

Take one of your struts in and get it re-gassed and it will last for years.

It's an easy fix.