Hatch back Supports (Cylinders)

[Sarge2155]

Hi All,

I got a 1993 GT hatch back and the supports that hold up the hatchback (cylinders) are worn and slowly will let the hatch fall down on your head. In cold weather they won't even stay opened. My question where can I go to get a good set at a reasonable price. Has anyone bought any before? Are there any tricks or tips to putting them on? What do they usually cost for the pair? Thanks for any assistance you can give me.

Thanks All

 

[Rick 91GT]

www.50resto.com

 

[joelliott]

Hey there. I know a guy on www.foureyedpride.com who has a new set for sale. Just go to the abovesite, scroll down until you see the for sale forum, and look around until you find the fox hatch strut for sale post.
Joe E.

 

[5spd GT]

I got mine from 50resto late last year and after 2 days they couldn't even hold up the hatch at all...never contacted them about it...I probably wouldn't get new ones in return since it was almost a year ago...I just chunked them right in the trash...so I've just been running without hatch supports for a year ...not fun when you trying to change a tire by yourself...

Hey Rick91 - With my clutch (guessing its the clutch) burning when I hit the POWERband (3500-4000+ rpm)...is that going to present a problem at the track...for example...could the stock clutch (year old)...shatter or something or will it just quicken the wear on the clutch but not actually cause the car to be undriveable...?

 

[stang22]

I bought mine for Auto-Zone for about $25.00 (I think). I have had them on for almost 2 years with no problems. They are very easy to replace.

Tim

 

[jrichker]

Advance Auto Parts, $15 or so each.Try AutoZone as well.

 

[orangecapri]

I work at autozone, and if they fail, they should replace them for free. Ive had mine for about 3 years and havent had any problems.

 

[Sarge2155]

Hi All,

I got a 1993 GT hatch back and the supports that hold up the hatchback (cylinders) are worn and slowly will let the hatch fall down on your head. In cold weather they won't even stay opened. My question where can I go to get a good set at a reasonable price. Has anyone bought any before? Are there any tricks or tips to putting them on? What do they usually cost for the pair? Thanks for any assistance you can give me.

Thanks All

Thanks for all the replies...they in fact were a snap (pun intended) to replace. Got them at O'reillys with the lifetime warranty. Much better now thanks so much Stangers.......

 

[rd]

Got them at Autozone a week ago Sunday. They have 2 part numbers for Mustangs, for with and without spoilers, so check that you get the ones you need. I think they were $19.95 each

 

[PNY PWR]

Auto Zone here too. Bout $20 a piece. Lifetime warranty.

 

[Musclecarfan88]

Auto Zone here too. Bout $20 a piece. Lifetime warranty.

soo thats $20 a piece as in they come seperately and you have to buy two of them for $40?? if thats the case i may just continue to be without working ones.

 

[87'GTstang]

soo thats $20 a piece as in they come seperately and you have to buy two of them for $40?? if thats the case i may just continue to be without working ones.

I said the same thing for awhile but that ****er is heavy as can be and I just finally gave in and got a pair from pep boys for $33 with the lifetime warranty as well.

 

[reZnor13]

before i got new ones @ autozone, i just kept a metal bar in the back and used it as a prop rod

 

[PNY PWR]

haha, I had a 2x2, So much nicer with the new lifts though.

 

[cjman15]

CJ Pony Parts
www.cjponyparts.com

Had no problems with mine

 

[cjman15]

And before I got new ones, I used vice-grips to keep my hatch open :-D

 

[Scorcher2005]

my mom got mine for me at NAPA for $19.xx each. All you do to replace them is pop off the little c-clip, pull off the old shocks, press the new ones on and put the clip back. it takes like 5 minutes to do each one. And c'mon, you cant afford $40? What will you be saying you you have to pay $5000+ because it came down on your or someone else's head?

 

[5.0 Fiend]

haha, I had a 2x2, So much nicer with the new lifts though.

Same here, maybe we should send that to Jeff Foxworthy, 'You might be a redneck if you use a board to hold your trunk open'.

 

[PNY PWR]

And before I got new ones, I used vice-grips to keep my hatch open

Nice one

my mom got mine for me at NAPA for $19.xx each

Even better

'You might be a redneck if you use a board to hold your trunk open'.

I'd say yes

 

[Ray III]

Broken off shovel handle here...

eventually I lost it and currently use the pole which is all that remains of a snow-broom that met my fury.