Need a rear hatch strut for 71 Z

[kcoke]

Where do I get/find a rear hatch strut for my 240z? My is worthless now!

[rtaylor]

Are you looking for OEM or aftermarket? I've seen OEM ones going for $150. But rockauto has an aftermarket one that I bought for about $29 that works perfectly. And it comes with the mounting balls that you will use instead of the original brackets.

[1 Bravo 6]

Can't you just get it re-gassed???????????

Rick.

:devious::devious:

[kcoke]

Doesnt have to be OEM just one that will work? Whats rockauto?

[kcoke]

I went to Rockauto.com is that the place? Do you happen to have the part #?

[DeesZ]

I've got two or three of them out in the garage... If you wish I can check to make sure that they match the one on my '71 .....

[rtaylor]

Yes, that is the place. The part number and description is:

1971 NISSAN 240Z 2.4L 2393cc L6 [L24] : Body-Exterior : Lift Support

Item Price Core Total

ACDELCO Part # 510702 {#88985428}

STRUT,L/GATE SILVER AIR LIFT

And it is only $21

[lonetreesteve]

Here's another available on on Ebay for $29.50:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSAN-240Z-1970-to-1973-Rear-Hatch-Lift-Support_W0QQitemZ230188358840QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230188358840

These have been on Ebay for awhile now (perhaps a month?) Has anyone purchased one and if so, how well does it work and how easy is it to install?

[Fun_in_my_z]

Steve it has been two monthes, im sure he has found ne by now...

[psdenno]

I just put my factory hatch strut on yesterday - first time the hatch has been held open by the strut sice 1978.

[lonetreesteve]

Steve it has been two monthes, im sure he has found ne by now...

Hey Fun,

I realize that..... I was inquiring for myself (and for others) on a new strut designed specifically for 240Zs that is now available on Ebay.

Anyway, it's at a very good price and worth looking into. Has anyone purchase one yet? I might go ahead and buy one and find out and let you guys know. Since new ones from Nissan run $125.00-$150.00, I think it may be worth the gamble.

[Fun_in_my_z]

my mistake. I apologize. What is the diff between the new one and the oem one?