Should I just snag whatever I can find on Ebay that looks legit or are there good & bad sets out there? Somehow I've never had to replace any, even though outside of my Miata's, I've never owned anything with a "trunk". (even if Miata trunks are only make-believe )

 

partsgeek.com

 

Thanks

 

After the new struts arrived I realized.. the originals hold it up just fine if nearly fully extended - it's just when ya open it around halfway or less that it falls shut. Is this normal or should I be able to raise the hatch & have it stay however far open it is? Given the fact that I'm kriptastic (in a wheelchair), I can't reach far enough to fully open most larger hatch's.

 

ur shocks are starting to go then. its only a matter of time. oem shocks are the best. its hit or miss with aftermarket

 

Ok, thanks. That's what I was hoping to hear, and also crossing my fingers the Partsgeek ones suffice.. since they're lying on my floor. (next to an EVO-R hood strut, since they sent me a bad rod-end )

 

Please post up how they worked out. I'm on the verge of ordering a pair too.

 

The hatch struts I assume.. will do once I'm able to install them.

 

Well I've not had a chance to install them yet, but requested a quote from Malloy Mazda. @ $218 a pair, I'm content in not having gone for originals..