Hatch Struts

insnedrmr · February 20th, 2007, 11:03 AM

Hey guys, apparently my hatch struts are blown, and I was thinking of getting new ones. Only problem is when I open the hatch, it feels so unbelieveably heavy that I dont even think the struts would hold it up. My maxima has the same struts for the hood, and to be honest the have a problem holding that up. Could something be wrong with my hatch to make it feel that heavy?

GTXRacing · February 20th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Yeah, it's called you having to finally having to manually push the hatch up. Seriously, you were so used to unlocking it and it goes all by itself with a tap of a finger. Well now, you have to do it all yourself so it tends to feel heavy.

New struts for that will fix your problem for the next 11 12 years

mdvaldosta · February 20th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Yea, replace the hatch struts and all will be good again.

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by insnedrmr

Could something be wrong with my hatch to make it feel that heavy?

Yes, it could be covered in lead bars.

No, for serious, you could change the struts or you could fix them. One of my relatives had a Fox that wouldn't hold the hatch up anymore. So being the mechanic that he was, he took a rectangular bit of metal with a hole off center, slipped it over the smaller end of the strut and used it to prop the hood open. Think of a screen or glass door - that little brace you slide forward to the base of the gas cylinder to stop the door from closing? Just make that for you strut. You only need to put it on one side.

Budget Stanging FTW!!

GTXRacing · February 20th, 2007, 01:48 PM

ok he said trunk not hood. But worked the same way. He also said how to fix it, not how to ghetto his mustang.

Replace the struts man, cost only 50 bucks or maybe cheaper,

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by mikebert

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One of my relatives had a Fox that wouldn't hold the hatch up anymore.

It works. It's not ghetto, I didn't say it was chrome plated.

GTXRacing · February 20th, 2007, 02:17 PM

LOL ok I give that one to ya LOL why does chrome have to pertain "ghetto"? LOL

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Chrome wheels, stick on chrome 'pin stripe' down the side of the car, chrome lettering, chrome wheels (it's worth mentioning twice), chrome grills, chrome exhaust tips, chrome wheels (still worth mentioning).

Chrome = teh ghetto. Drive around the southside of my town.

wraitherlx · February 20th, 2007, 03:55 PM

oh you must be talking about the cars that are sitting on 28's and you need a ladder to get into your car.

mikebert · February 20th, 2007, 04:47 PM

Yeah, like old Monte Carlos and Cutlasses that sit higher than a Hummer.

Anyways, back on topic. Yeah, uh, fix those struts!

February 20th, 2007, 11:03 AM	#1
insnedrmr Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 28	Hatch Struts Hey guys, apparently my hatch struts are blown, and I was thinking of getting new ones. Only problem is when I open the hatch, it feels so unbelieveably heavy that I dont even think the struts would hold it up. My maxima has the same struts for the hood, and to be honest the have a problem holding that up. Could something be wrong with my hatch to make it feel that heavy?

February 20th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#2
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 734	Yeah, it's called you having to finally having to manually push the hatch up. Seriously, you were so used to unlocking it and it goes all by itself with a tap of a finger. Well now, you have to do it all yourself so it tends to feel heavy. New struts for that will fix your problem for the next 11 12 years __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

February 20th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#5
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 734	ok he said trunk not hood. But worked the same way. He also said how to fix it, not how to ghetto his mustang. Replace the struts man, cost only 50 bucks or maybe cheaper, __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

February 20th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#7
GTXRacing Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenville, Texas Posts: 734	LOL ok I give that one to ya LOL why does chrome have to pertain "ghetto"? LOL __________________ THE BEAST IS FOR SALE!!! GTX RACING & PERFORMACE CLUB OF TEXAS Meets and greets, drag racing and good eats, you know you want it. GTX Racing Tony P. 214-257-3635 http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...vehicle&CID=43

February 20th, 2007, 03:55 PM	#9
wraitherlx Enthusiast 99 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 868	oh you must be talking about the cars that are sitting on 28's and you need a ladder to get into your car. __________________ Proud Member of the Mid-Atlantic Cobra Association

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February 20th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#3
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,943	Yea, replace the hatch struts and all will be good again.

February 20th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#8
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906	Chrome wheels, stick on chrome 'pin stripe' down the side of the car, chrome lettering, chrome wheels (it's worth mentioning twice), chrome grills, chrome exhaust tips, chrome wheels (still worth mentioning). Chrome = teh ghetto. Drive around the southside of my town.

February 20th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#10
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906	Yeah, like old Monte Carlos and Cutlasses that sit higher than a Hummer. Anyways, back on topic. Yeah, uh, fix those struts!

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