Where to get Hatchback Struts
11-26-11, 11:31 PM
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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)
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)
11-29-11, 06:07 PM
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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.
http://www.reidsupply.com
may have something that will work... just a suggestion.
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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).
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).