Fiberglass Trunk Strut Issue

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Ive recently purchased a Fiberglass Trunk for my 89 Hatch mustang since my old one had rotted away. I got one from harwood installed with no issues, but I need struts to hold up the hatch. The pressure from the stock one will probably punch a hole through the thin fiberglass so Im not quite sure how I should mount the struts, or which ones to buy. Ive asked for help from Harwood, but they weren't much help. Any suggestions would be a big help, thanks.

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

I’m not sure about the answer yet, but I’m pretty sure the first question you’re going to get is …… do you have a “notchback” with a trunk…… or an actual hatchback.
You reference both trunk and hatch in your post.

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Thanks, just corrected the post. Its a hatch.

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

Does the fiberglass hatch have real glass in it? I didn’t even realize that was available.

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

Redline Tuning makes some “fiberglass specific” struts for the hoods….. maybe they have something available for hatches as well.

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Rdub6 said:
Does the fiberglass hatch have real glass in it? I didn’t even realize that was available.

it comes with Lexan glass. It's way lighter than the stock hatch.

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Rdub6 said:
Redline Tuning makes some “fiberglass specific” struts for the hoods….. maybe they have something available for hatches as well.

Ok definitely something ill look into, thanks.

Noobz347 · Feb 13, 2023

The OEM, I believe, is 14 lbs. For fiberglass, I imagine you'd need something in the 5 lb range.

The other relevant features are:

Extended Length: 29.06 Inch
Compressed Length: 20.47 Inch
Stroke Length: 8.58 Inch
Shaft Connection(mm): 10mm
Body Connection(mm): 10mm

You might have to fish around to find just the right one.

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Just found the strut that Redline currently carries, Ill talk to a rep tomorrow when their open to get more information.

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

Noobz347 said:
The OEM, I believe, is 14 lbs. For fiberglass, I imagine you'd need something in the 5 lb range.

The other relevant features are:

Extended Length: 29.06 Inch

Compressed Length: 20.47 Inch

Stroke Length: 8.58 Inch

Shaft Connection(mm): 10mm

Body Connection(mm): 10mm

You might have to fish around to find just the right one.

I’d have to say, after just replacing my OEM hatch hinges….. that hatch is far more than 14 pounds……. Or I need to get back in the gym ASAP!

Noobz347 · Feb 13, 2023

Rdub6 said:
I’d have to say, after just replacing my OEM hatch hinges….. that hatch is far more than 14 pounds……. Or I need to get back in the gym ASAP!

14 lbs is the pressure in each strut.

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

Noobz347 said:
14 lbs is the pressure in each strut.

I feel I little better now.

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

Sanchez_005150 said:
Just found the strut that Redline currently carries, Ill talk to a rep tomorrow when their open to get more information.

Nice…. Seems like they may have what you’re looking for! Let us know how you make out!

Rdub6 · Feb 13, 2023

Unrelated note…… just wondering if your 5150 in your name has any reference to VanHalen?

Noobz347 · Feb 13, 2023

Sanchez_005150 said:
Just found the strut that Redline currently carries, Ill talk to a rep tomorrow when their open to get more information.

Let us know what the [PS and the Is] are when you get a set. I'm curious.

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Rdub6 said:
Unrelated note…… just wondering if your 5150 in your name has any reference to VanHalen?

Lol, no but I love Van Halen.

Sanchez_005150 · Feb 13, 2023

Noobz347 said:
Let us know what the [PS and the Is] are when you get a set. I'm curious.

Sure, but what is PS and LS? Im pretty new to this site.

Noobz347 · Feb 13, 2023

Sanchez_005150 said:
Sure, but what is PS and LS? Im pretty new to this site.

Hehe... The cylinder pressure of the new struts in [psi]. OEM is 14 psi, I'd be curious to see if they lowered the pressure or reduced the cylinder diameter to make them lighter.

AeroCoupe · Feb 14, 2023

Question has to be asked...Dave or Sammy? Gary Cherone will not be discussed...still makes me roll my eyes and ask WTF was Eddie thinking.

BlakeusMaximus · Feb 14, 2023

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