Hatch back Lift Arm Replacement?

[wng-2]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Search for "spring shocks". There are a couple threads on here with aftermarket options that are around $30 each.

Thanks, a further search led me to the link below. $53.28 for the pair including shipping. I'll let you know how they work. Thanks again!

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

[wng-2]

Originally Posted by wng-2

Thanks, a further search led me to the link below. $53.28 for the pair including shipping. I'll let you know how they work. Thanks again!

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

These shipped fast and work great! Thanks for the help.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by wng-2

These shipped fast and work great! Thanks for the help.

Can you give a comment on how the install went? Mine aren't gone but are going. I looked at them and was a little puzzled about what has to be done to change them out.

Thanks!

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Can you give a comment on how the install went? Mine aren't gone but are going. I looked at them and was a little puzzled about what has to be done to change them out.

Thanks!

With a small blade flat screw driver, you lift out the little clip on the ends of the strut. The strut then pulls away from the little ball on the body mounts.

[wng-2]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

With a small blade flat screw driver, you lift out the little clip on the ends of the strut. The strut then pulls away from the little ball on the body mounts.

To install the new arms, simply push the socket onto the ball. I greased the ball slightly.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

With a small blade flat screw driver, you lift out the little clip on the ends of the strut. The strut then pulls away from the little ball on the body mounts.

And then the little clip has to be re installed? That looks fiddley.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by bronsin

And then the little clip has to be re installed? That looks fiddley.

No. New struts come with new clips. They will already be in place on the strut ends. Simply 'snap' the strut into place over the mounting ball.

When removing old struts, the retaining clip doesn't have to be completely removed. With your screwdriver, you pry the clip back far enough to release it's hold on the ball.


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