GSL-SE hatch struts WITH wiper
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GSL-SE hatch struts WITH wiper
Howdy,
I've had poor results searching on this topic.
My car is brutally original which I like a lot and I want to keep the hatch wiper. I have replaced the left hatch strut/shock and now it holds the hatch window which is all I really want.
But, is there a proper solution for replacing the right/wiper strut? After examining it my guess was it's a special part for wiper systems only and the end comes off it so the electrical pieces can be dealt with. Is it a special part? Can it be "re-charged"?
Thanks,
Seamus
I've had poor results searching on this topic.
My car is brutally original which I like a lot and I want to keep the hatch wiper. I have replaced the left hatch strut/shock and now it holds the hatch window which is all I really want.
But, is there a proper solution for replacing the right/wiper strut? After examining it my guess was it's a special part for wiper systems only and the end comes off it so the electrical pieces can be dealt with. Is it a special part? Can it be "re-charged"?
Thanks,
Seamus
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Oddly enough, this same question was asked last week. That strut is no longer available. They cannot be recharged that I know of, it would require a rebuild with new seals. If the other one holds the hatch up, hang on to the electric one. You will probably need to replace the left side more often.
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I had the same concern for mine.
For my weak struts, I purchased a device that hold the hatch up by using a simple rod. This rod lays nearly flat alongside the strut, and drops into a 'locking ' position when the hatch is raised. It has a light spring load feature so it goes into place correctly every time.
I may have gotten it from JCW. Inexpensive and works great!!
Capt Murph
For my weak struts, I purchased a device that hold the hatch up by using a simple rod. This rod lays nearly flat alongside the strut, and drops into a 'locking ' position when the hatch is raised. It has a light spring load feature so it goes into place correctly every time.
I may have gotten it from JCW. Inexpensive and works great!!
Capt Murph
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Stongarm part # 2709. may be renumbered to #4709. If you make sure the instructions are in the package, it clearly describes modifying the new strut to exactly match the functionality of the original.
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Yup, the only thing it doesn't really cover in the instructions is getting some heat shrink tubing to hold the wiring along the length of the strut. In my case, that's important to me as I want my car 100% original. If you didn't care, you could just wrap it in electrical tape.
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I just installed StrongArm struts and on a scale of 1 to 10 it was a 2.
Removing the eyelet to thread the electronics was the 'hardest' thing to do. I just wrapped the rod in cloth and held it tight in a vice to keep it from spinning while unscrewing the eyelet.
Removing the eyelet to thread the electronics was the 'hardest' thing to do. I just wrapped the rod in cloth and held it tight in a vice to keep it from spinning while unscrewing the eyelet.
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Originally Posted by Alex-7
I really dislike the way rear wipers look on these cars.
I put a 79 rear window on mine and had the sprayer shaved off the roof.
I put a 79 rear window on mine and had the sprayer shaved off the roof.
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When I purchased my car the previous owner had purchased two new struts without the window wiper components but had not put them on. I used the parts off the old strut. Hardest part was removing from the old strut (sawsall). New struts had screw on ends. A liittle shrink wrap and it looks and works great.