Rear Hatch Strut(s)
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Rear Hatch Strut(s)
I recently installed a JDM rear spoiler and due to the extra weight my hatch doesn’t stay up.
I noticed that Mazda offer two different pairs of strut(s) for a replacement. One, to be installed without rear wipers, one, to be installed with rear wipers.
Just wanted to know, if the Struts that’s to be installed with rear wipers are stronger (due to the extra weight).
if anyone has knowledge please advise.
Thank you,
Andre
Last edited by andre sinclair; Feb 10, 2019 at 12:04 PM. Reason: Add attachment
I have 99 spec spoiler put on my car and the car had back windshield wippers and it holds very good. I dont know if there is a big difference in between the two. That is a good question though.
Maybe your struts are just old and either replacement would work better just because they would be new...
And who is quoting you those prices??
Amayama sells OEM struts for $83 each and rockauto has some non OEM brands for like $12...And I'm sure if you checked McMaster Carr you would find an adequate replacement
And who is quoting you those prices??
Amayama sells OEM struts for $83 each and rockauto has some non OEM brands for like $12...And I'm sure if you checked McMaster Carr you would find an adequate replacement
This is a good link on the topic too:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-fd3s-1124054/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-fd3s-1124054/
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rear hatch struts
And who is quoting you those prices??
Atkin Rotary website.
“Amayama sells OEM struts for $83 each...”
Thanks for the info. Do you have a contact number to where I can purchase them?
Atkin Rotary website.
“Amayama sells OEM struts for $83 each...”
Thanks for the info. Do you have a contact number to where I can purchase them?
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It's mind blowing this isn't a 3 minute job like most vehicles. I don't know what the hell they were thinking.
Last edited by ItalynStylion; Feb 11, 2019 at 02:48 PM.
I recomend getting the touring struts (or whatever comes with the wing/wiper). Had the same problem and the touring struts will hold up a 99-spec wing. See post 149 for part no.s
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=149
And for aftermarket, if you can't afford OEM, you shouldn't own an FD
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=149
And for aftermarket, if you can't afford OEM, you shouldn't own an FD
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