Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:16:40 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: rear hatch shocks
Comments: To: Lisa Bliss <blissx3@earthlink.net>
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On 8/24/05, Lisa Bliss <blissx3@earthlink.net> wrote: 
> 
> The rear hatch shocks on my 87 westy gave out during my trip to Colorado. 
> The hatch wont fall immediately but within a couple of seconds it comes 
> down. Needless to say, loading the back of the vehicle has become a pain 
> because now it requires the loader to use one arm to hold the hatch up. Does 
> anybody have extras on a parts vehicle or any other suggestions about how to 
> replace these at minimal cost?
> 
> Many thanks
> 
> Lisa Bliss
> 87 Westy "Bree"
> Decatur, GA
> 


A good used hatch struts are Bliss but new ones are divine. They sell from 
$19-$30 each new. Try one of the Listvendors or ebay. My FLAPS has generic 
ones for $19 each. Fits fine. Works OK.

-- 
BenT