Any ideas where to get new struts to hold up the hatchback glass for an 85 GSL?

 

www.blackdragonauto.com they are pricey.
best bet is to buy used,so put up a WTB on the 1st gen Parts For Sale section.(when you get enough posts,I think you need 10)

 

I am not sure how much the BlackDragonAuto ones cost but...a parts supply house like

http://www.reidsupply.com

may have something that will work... just a suggestion.

 

keep asking for suggestions on this thread.You will get 10 posts then you can post a WTB on the 1st gen parts section!

 

Thank you for the WTB suggestions.

 

You are Most welcome..
Did you find anything yet?...HINT..(7...)

 

Not yet...thanks for ALL your help!

 

i bought new ones from autozone for like 23$ each. Work like a charm

 

Post up some pics of your EIGHT-y 5 GSL..lol.(gettin there!)

 

Thanks again. I just posted pics under First Gen - Non-Technical.

 

What is 5 posts plus four posts?..plus a reply?...TEN!..(you can now post on the FS section if you post here!).Good luck,STYX!~

 

I just put a set of StrongArm #4709 struts on my 85 GSL-SE. About $17 ea from Amazon or elsewhere. They work very nicely and accommodate the rear wiper and defroster electrical parts. I lift the hatch about 6 inches and the lifters do the rest. Best $34 I ever spent on my 7

Here is a thread explaining how to deal with the electric wires on the passenger side, and here are more images (probably linked int hat thread).