Thanks Everybody for the input on the hatch struts. I think I'm going to get 2 strong ones and I'll let you know how I like them. I'm currently using the PVC pipe method. It used to just be there to make sure the hatch stayed up but now I really have to lift to get it open. I will not miss that. Edward At 08:00 PM 7/26/2009, The Bus Depot wrote: > > I have two strong ones and couldn't be happier. I like keeping the rear > > hatch in check and they certainly do that. I have no problem closing it. > > > maybe the 'strong ones' you get aren't as strong as the strong ones I > > get, 'cause, when I've had two strong ones on.......the rear hatch is a > > PIA to close. I want to reach up with one hand, and close it with ease. > > >And therein lies the crux of the debate - different tastes. Personally I >don't at all mind using two hands to close my rear hatch, since I happen to >have two hands. (Actually, one well placed hand also works, but just >barely.) I much prefer that to being beaned in the head with my hatch, >which starts to happen much too soon after installing weaker struts IMHO. > >- Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > www.busdepot.com > (215) 234-VWVW > >_____________________________________________ >Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT |
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