Rear Hatch Struts

[Chino]

Thanks the update. Is this for LC or 4Runner? Post goes back and forth. Thanks

It's for the LC, I have a 1958.

 

[murphyc39]

Thanks going to give this is try, thanks for posting follow up.

 

[ultane]

Thanks going to give this is try, thanks for posting follow up.

Welcome to the asylum.

 

[murphyc39]

You might try giving these guys a call. To be transparent, I've never used them but many strut suppliers, when you explain what you are looking for, can offer solutions (at least that was my experience when obtaining some non-existent boat hatch struts)

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Well, I ordered these they came in today. I installed them in about 10 minutes and it is 1,000,000% better thank you so much for sharing this info. Night and day thanks again.

 

[EOD Guy]

Well, I ordered these they came in today. I installed them in about 10 minutes and it is 1,000,000% better thank you so much for sharing this info. Night and day thanks again.

I'm glad it worked out!

You might consider posting the web site, what you ordered and cost as to help others that might find themselves in a similar situation.

 

[murphyc39]

Yep here you go, thanks

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[jhartz4533]

This is great news! I just ordered a set. Will keep everyone posted on if they work on my 1958z

 

[murphyc39]

Quick update. I actually use rear hatch daily. Feedback from my wife was it’s harder to close and pull down (which is expected). Not a big deal for me I’m 6’5” but just an FYI. Well worth the upgrade as I would normally have to lift it manually all the way up.

 

[jhartz4533]

Quick update. I actually use rear hatch daily. Feedback from my wife was it’s harder to close and pull down (which is expected). Not a big deal for me I’m 6’5” but just an FYI. Well worth the upgrade as I would normally have to lift it manually all the way up.

Thank you for the update. Well worth it not falling on my head when I’m pulling our hockey gear out of the trunk!

 

[Chino]

Just got back from a 3-day trip in Tahoe. It held up in single-digit weather and elevation!

 

[DubDub]

@Chino, are these struts still working well for you? I’m 6’2”, and while I’m not expecting them to raise the hatch higher since travel is limited by the hatch spoiler/frame, am looking for something with some assistive force to push it fully up. My OEM struts, which never provided any lifting force to begin with, are hitting friction/stop points at about 75% up travel, and my banged up forehead is telling me we have a problem. Thanks!

 

[Chino]

@Chino, are these struts still working well for you? I’m 6’2”, and while I’m not expecting them to raise the hatch higher since travel is limited by the hatch spoiler/frame, am looking for something with some assistive force to push it fully up. My OEM struts, which never provided any lifting force to begin with, are hitting friction/stop points at about 75% up travel, and my banged up forehead is telling me we have a problem. Thanks!

Yes, they still hold up great. I also have a ladder bolted onto the rear.

 

[ultane]

Quick update. I actually use rear hatch daily. Feedback from my wife was it’s harder to close and pull down (which is expected). Not a big deal for me I’m 6’5” but just an FYI. Well worth the upgrade as I would normally have to lift it manually all the way up.

Welcome to the asylum..

 

[ultane]

Yes, they still hold up great. I also have a ladder bolted onto the rear.

Welcome to the asylum.