[2Liter]

I installed my visteon spoiler today, and it is so heavy that I have to guide the hatch all the way up before it will hold itself up. I need stronger struts to push the hatch up. Are there any direct-swap struts out there I can use?

 

[99CouGSweetRide]

really? wow I didn't think it would be as heavy as the hi-rise spoiler. Sounds like maybe you've got weak struts, or maybe only one spring popping the trunk open.

Mike

 

[Crispy]

get em from here RockAuto I have em on my car and they are better than they ever were.. super easy to install too (I didn't do mine but I watched and helped)

SACHS Part # SG304039 hatch lift support; w/wiper; w/spoiler $12.55 EACH!

 

[2Liter]

Thanks Crispy.

 

[nadthomas]

Sweet I have been looking for those.

Thanks Crispy

 

[ND4SPD]

w00t! me too! :biggrin:

mine are having the same probs as Sapien's - um... how much would shipping be to Canada Land?? heeh.

 

[Crispy]

they work REALLY well.. my spoiler is pretty heavy too... and it will keep the hatch partially open at shows without slamming down..

Matty.. specify your postal code and Canada and you can see shipping costs.. it might be insane and if so I guess I could have you ship em to me and I ship em to you via US Mail?

 

[ND4SPD]

ye that would work! and actually - even if you just bring them with you to cougarfest, and we have a little Crispy / Matt mod session :wiggle:

 

[JScullin]

I have a set of 90lb lifters I got off a member. They work great & install easy. They actually lift the trunk higher than the stock ones...and quickly.

WORD OF ADVICE...find a pole or 2x4 to prop the trunk up when replacing the sides. You think it's too heavy now try holding it up while popping in a lifter...

 

[2Liter]

I've been also having the problem of the hatch not lifting high enough when I pull the lever from inside the car, so when I go around to the back, the hatch is loose, but still locked in. When I took off the carpeting from under the hatch, it popped alot easier because it was lighter. My struts are probably too weak, so hopefully this might fix that as well. I ordered them last night. Thanks again Crispy. -Nate

 

[2Liter]

I've been also having the problem of the hatch not lifting high enough when I pull the lever from inside the car, so when I go around to the back, the hatch is loose, but still locked in. When I took off the carpeting from under the hatch, it popped alot easier because it was lighter. My struts are probably too weak, so hopefully this might fix that as well. I ordered them last night. Thanks again Crispy. -Nate

 

[JScullin]

Also keep in mind that when you pop the trunk using the button on the floor, then close your door to go to the trunk the suction will make the trunk lock again.