That damn hatch is too heavy to mess with. It would take your head off with bad struts installed. I use a small pair of vise grips on the crome part, prolly not good for the piston seals, will buy a new pair someday... -----Original Message----- From: marcus <marcus46@FREEWWWEB.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, July 27, 1998 10:24 PM Subject: Re: rear hatch gas shock lifespan?
>David >On my 1985.5 was every 5 years.But I use the rear door probably more >than most.$100 per pair at dealer.And you have to manually lift the door >up.On the 1988, open it 14" and it will go up by it self.$69 per set.But >don't know where po got them.Germany made, Called Suspander/aut-fit typ >16-2 016 03455 6oon 3595.BTW the broomstick is too short. Unless you use >the bumper and then it might slip or scratch the paint. Marcus > >David Hicks wrote: >> >> If I find a pair of new rear hatch gas shock/lifts does anyone know their >> approximate lifespan? I've ever had a vehicle that these have worked on and >> would hate to spend the money for a pair that'll only last a couple of years. >> I might as well buy a broomstick! >> Thnks, >> Davi91 Multi - getting no help at all lifting my rear hatch |
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