hatch striker

Chris951 · June 26th, 2009, 12:07 AM

How do I get this damn thing off?

dblzroracin · June 26th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Been a while since I have looked at one but I think you just need a star type socket & ratchet.

M L Struck · June 26th, 2009, 10:03 AM

# 50 Torks bit I think its a 50

dblzroracin · June 26th, 2009, 11:19 AM

Torks bit, thats what I meant... Star type...lol

Originally Posted by M L Struck

# 50 Torks bit I think its a 50

e3sean · June 26th, 2009, 11:49 AM

and it is a #50 you can pick one up at any tool store. get a good one they are used al all your seatbelts too. they are good to have.

1FastFox · June 26th, 2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by M L Struck

# 50 Torks bit I think its a 50

Originally Posted by dblzroracin

Torks bit, thats what I meant... Star type...lol

its a torx bit...

M L Struck · June 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Technical term is six lobe fastener Torks bolt is a Trade name like Coke & Kleenex

dblzroracin · June 26th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Thanks for clearing that up..haha
Well it's Friday I am about to get off work & be on vacation for 2 weeks so I dont care if its Torx, Torks, six lobe fastener Torks, or whatever you want to call it - Star type socket...lmao I am done with this thread!!!

1slo5.0 · June 26th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

and it is a #50 you can pick one up at any tool store. get a good one they are used al all your seatbelts too. they are good to have.

+1

Chris951 · June 26th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

and it is a #50 you can pick one up at any tool store. get a good one they are used al all your seatbelts too. they are good to have.

I took the seat belts out with a big allen so I wouldn't have to buy the torx bit. Looks like I need to now lol. Was anyone elses striker excessively hard to losen though?

Iownastang · June 27th, 2009, 03:33 AM

without the right tool it will be hard to loosen..

e3sean · June 27th, 2009, 04:33 AM

and not many people know there is supposed to be a plastic sleeve on all the strikers hatch and doors. you can buy replacements at the help section at any autozone. the hatch striker you will have ti cut the washer off to re sleeve it and get a new washer.

nolife · June 27th, 2009, 09:27 AM

I split the length of a new plastic sleeve from the mentioned "Help parts" section with a hacksaw and then slipped it over the striker, that has worked fine for years.

e3sean · June 27th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by nolife

I split the length of a new plastic sleeve from the mentioned "Help parts" section with a hacksaw and then slipped it over the striker, that has worked fine for years.

i thought of that but i didnt think it would flex and snap back. cutting the washer off takes a minute with a cutting disk on a grinder but ither way will work i guess

Chris951 · June 27th, 2009, 10:58 PM

Yeah mine doesn't even have the rubber washer on it. I'm sure it came off at one time but I just had some tape on it. I taped it better and tighter for now and it's good...

Notcho · June 27th, 2009, 11:24 PM

I put a new one on my hatch right after I bought the car... the old one didn't have the plastic bushing anymore.... the hatch was hard to shut and it rattled like hell. One new striker later... it closed great and didn't rattle anymore.

sickfox · June 27th, 2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by 89 5.0 LX

I put a new one on my hatch right after I bought the car... the old one didn't have the plastic bushing anymore.... the hatch was hard to shut and it rattled like hell. One new striker later... it closed great and didn't rattle anymore.

ima try that my shit rattles bad and takes like 4-5 trys to close it, its a fiber glass one also idk if that matters cause the weight dif. but its had to close. also dont have the shocks on it.. which im putting on tomorrow

Notcho · June 28th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by turbofoxbody

ima try that my shit rattles bad and takes like 4-5 trys to close it, its a fiber glass one also idk if that matters cause the weight dif. but its had to close. also dont have the shocks on it.. which im putting on tomorrow

It also helps to adjust the striker... it can move up, down, left, and right to line up with the hatch better. Just like a regular door striker.

If the striker is too far down, you will have to slam it hard for it to shut.. if its too high it will not seal all around.. air leak, road noise, etc. Same thing if it is too far to the left or right.. it will try to pull the hatch sideways every time you close it, making it hard to catch.

It can be a pain in the ass to get it just right, but once it is right, it will close easier and not rattle or leak air.

Chris951 · June 28th, 2009, 01:33 AM

I had tape over news paper and shit for the longest time from the previous owner. I found some nylon spacers at home depot that will fit but I couldn't get the striker off.. I wrapped some electrical tape nice and tight and it shuts great and doesn't rattle at all now haha. It's gonna have to work until I can buy a new one.

sickfox · June 28th, 2009, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by 89 5.0 LX

It also helps to adjust the striker... it can move up, down, left, and right to line up with the hatch better. Just like a regular door striker.

If the striker is too far down, you will have to slam it hard for it to shut.. if its too high it will not seal all around.. air leak, road noise, etc. Same thing if it is too far to the left or right.. it will try to pull the hatch sideways every time you close it, making it hard to catch.

It can be a pain in the ass to get it just right, but once it is right, it will close easier and not rattle or leak air.

Ok cool i will try that here in a bit.

June 26th, 2009, 12:07 AM	#1
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	hatch striker How do I get this damn thing off?

June 26th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#2
dblzroracin Regular 92 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 reviews	Been a while since I have looked at one but I think you just need a star type socket & ratchet. __________________ www.bbandtracing.com Last edited by dblzroracin; June 26th, 2009 at 11:18 AM.

June 26th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#3
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	# 50 Torks bit I think its a 50 __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

June 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#7
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	Technical term is six lobe fastener Torks bolt is a Trade name like Coke & Kleenex __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

June 26th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#8
dblzroracin Regular 92 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for clearing that up..haha Well it's Friday I am about to get off work & be on vacation for 2 weeks so I dont care if its Torx, Torks, six lobe fastener Torks, or whatever you want to call it - Star type socket...lmao I am done with this thread!!! __________________ www.bbandtracing.com

June 26th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#5
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	and it is a #50 you can pick one up at any tool store. get a good one they are used al all your seatbelts too. they are good to have. __________________

June 27th, 2009, 04:33 AM	#12
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	and not many people know there is supposed to be a plastic sleeve on all the strikers hatch and doors. you can buy replacements at the help section at any autozone. the hatch striker you will have ti cut the washer off to re sleeve it and get a new washer. __________________

June 27th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#13
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,878 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I split the length of a new plastic sleeve from the mentioned "Help parts" section with a hacksaw and then slipped it over the striker, that has worked fine for years. __________________ Last edited by nolife; June 27th, 2009 at 09:29 AM.

June 27th, 2009, 10:58 PM	#15
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah mine doesn't even have the rubber washer on it. I'm sure it came off at one time but I just had some tape on it. I taped it better and tighter for now and it's good...

June 27th, 2009, 11:24 PM	#16
Notcho No bucks, no Buck Rogers Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Tx / Seguin, Tx Posts: 4,847 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put a new one on my hatch right after I bought the car... the old one didn't have the plastic bushing anymore.... the hatch was hard to shut and it rattled like hell. One new striker later... it closed great and didn't rattle anymore. __________________ '87 2.3 Notch with +4 cylinder mod MM's Resident Aggie Black Stang Crew Member #11

June 28th, 2009, 01:33 AM	#19
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had tape over news paper and shit for the longest time from the previous owner. I found some nylon spacers at home depot that will fit but I couldn't get the striker off.. I wrapped some electrical tape nice and tight and it shuts great and doesn't rattle at all now haha. It's gonna have to work until I can buy a new one.

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