Hatch back Supports (Cylinders)

Sarge2155 · Aug 18, 2004

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 · Aug 18, 2004

www.50resto.com

joelliott · Aug 18, 2004

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 · Aug 18, 2004

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 · Aug 18, 2004

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 · Aug 18, 2004

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

orangecapri · Aug 18, 2004

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 · Aug 18, 2004

Sarge2155 said:
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 · Aug 18, 2004

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 · Aug 18, 2004

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

Musclecarfan88 · Aug 18, 2004

PNY PWR said:
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 · Aug 18, 2004

Musclecarfan88 said:
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 · Aug 19, 2004

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

PNY PWR · Aug 19, 2004

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

cjman15 · Aug 19, 2004

CJ Pony Parts
www.cjponyparts.com

Had no problems with mine

cjman15 · Aug 19, 2004

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

Scorcher2005 · Aug 19, 2004

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 · Aug 19, 2004

PNY PWR said:
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 · Aug 19, 2004

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 · Aug 19, 2004

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.

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