Rear Hatch Strut
#1
Rear Hatch Strut
Where is a good place to order a new glass hatch strut?
I know Victoria British sells them, but several years ago,
when I had my previous Seven, I found an aftermarket one that
had like twice the lifting power to hold the hatch up.
I only needed one (left side) and I decided to leave the one with
the rear wiper assembly alone.
It worked great. I just want the same thing for my present 7
and don't remember where I got it.
Any Ideas?
I know Victoria British sells them, but several years ago,
when I had my previous Seven, I found an aftermarket one that
had like twice the lifting power to hold the hatch up.
I only needed one (left side) and I decided to leave the one with
the rear wiper assembly alone.
It worked great. I just want the same thing for my present 7
and don't remember where I got it.
Any Ideas?
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strutin.............
got my replacements at Carquest, (don't know if you have them in your area however). These struts are strong enough to keep the hatch wide open and drive the car, if I ever had to do it. I was also able to retain my rear window defrost hook up using a new strut. good luck
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I found a couple a few years back and put one on the car and that one did the job(no rear wiper). Saved the other one till I picked up the 80.
don't remember the brand, think I got 'em at pep boys, coulda been autozone though. not much help huh
don't remember the brand, think I got 'em at pep boys, coulda been autozone though. not much help huh
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sorry Directfreak, i can't really help, other than to say they don't list them in the auto stores around here anymore, i just measured mine and bought one that was the same size, works ok.
DONNA, u're freaking me out, everytime i pass by one of your posts i see myself in your avatar!! i keep forgeting that i don't use that one anymore so when i see the post i think 'when the hell did i answer this one?"
DONNA, u're freaking me out, everytime i pass by one of your posts i see myself in your avatar!! i keep forgeting that i don't use that one anymore so when i see the post i think 'when the hell did i answer this one?"
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Anytime baby!
I think advance is where I got mine....the brand is strong man, or tuff man, or something like that I believe. Powerful as all hell, and you can use them with the rear wiper thingy. replace both at the same time otherwise you risk stressing the glass and hinges with unbalanced forces.
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Hey brownmound - how did you accomodate for the wiper on yours? Did you transfer the electrics to the new strut, or bypass in some way? I have wipers and alum louvers and need to have more oomph.
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Originally posted by digger
Hey brownmound - how did you accomodate for the wiper on yours? Did you transfer the electrics to the new strut, or bypass in some way? I have wipers and alum louvers and need to have more oomph.
Hey brownmound - how did you accomodate for the wiper on yours? Did you transfer the electrics to the new strut, or bypass in some way? I have wipers and alum louvers and need to have more oomph.
good luck
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I got my Strong Arm (#4709) lift from Carquest for $30 canadian. ABout $20 in the US if I'm not mistaken.... But you can by strong arm products from many auto parts stores and that part number I listed is Strong arms...