Has anyone found a modern or commonly available hydraulic strut for the rear hatch? I need to open and close mine 3-4 times before it will pump up enough to stay up.

Thanks,

Chris

These guys have one for sure. HUGE selection. Just do a little measuring and find a match.

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

Looks like they have it already organized.  I'd be curious to know if it works or looks aftermarket.  Anyone going to take the plunge and give it a try?  Looks like it's around $22 bucks..

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/shopby/1971/nissan/240z/base/

m

Thank you Gents, that looks like the ticket so I just ordered it. This is the same company I ordered my gas lifts for the hood and they work perfectly. I'll do a write up on when they arrive.

@Mike, looks like your odometer is about to roll over!

Good idea. Mine is weak also. Ever since I installed a rear spoiler it added enough weight it no longer wants to stay open.

3 hours ago, grannyknot said:

Thank you Gents, that looks like the ticket so I just ordered it. This is the same company I ordered my gas lifts for the hood and they work perfectly. I'll do a write up on when they arrive.

@Mike, looks like your odometer is about to roll over!

  eh?

4 hours ago, grannyknot said:

Thank you Gents, that looks like the ticket so I just ordered it. This is the same company I ordered my gas lifts for the hood and they work perfectly. I'll do a write up on when they arrive.

@Mike, looks like your odometer is about to roll over!

@grannyknot More info on the hood strut mod please...

@Mike 20001 posts.....

1 minute ago, wheee! said:

@grannyknot More info on the hood strut mod please...

@Mike 20001 posts.....

Hot damn! 

Man, I didn't even realize it.  I thought he was cracking an old man joke (which certainly applies)...

Thanks guys!!!

m

6 hours ago, Mike said:

  eh?

Your post count was at 19999 this morning.

Oh, just saw your post above.

Edited October 23, 20177 yr by grannyknot

7 hours ago, wheee! said:

@grannyknot More info on the hood strut mod please...

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Now that there is a layer of snow on the ground I just got around to installing the new gas lift, this is the one I bought, https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/strong-arm-4313-gas-charged-nissan-hatchback-lift-support-strut-10029w/

The whole job didn't take 20 min. Remove the stock lift, punch out the pin holding the upper rod to the mounting flange, attach the ball studs and snap in the new lift. It has nice action and has a great feature, when the lift is about 2" from being fully extended the motion slows right down so there is no sudden stop when fully open. Remember to mount it with the rod attached to the car and the black receiver end on the hatch, it keeps oil on the seal and the rod.

 

It looks like the same company has a new hatch strut for the 260-280z models.

This might also work with a 240z, my 73 model appears to have a similar design (although just 1 strut).

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/strong-arm-4777-gas-charged-hatchback-lift-support/

I ordered a set, I'll update when they get here.