just to let the forum members know I have a 260z with the 2 lift struts for the hatch. today I did install the Stabilus brand strut part # is 3b250273 and the hatch opens up 95% on its own. after I push the button to open the hatch, I raised it maybe 3-4" and it goes all the way to the top. what a difference. I believe the force is 44lbs for each strut and it does close really easy. just an update for the forum.

Thank you for posting this.  Does anyone know if this is the same strut that Zcardepot offers?  Any reason to buy one vs the other?  

 

Thanks

 

https://zcardepot.com/products/hatch-shock-tailgate-strut-lift-support-240z-260z-280z?variant=31971447406705&currency=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google+shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw5dqgBhBNEiwA7PryaPhT2LzS_sqqe8myIqSOSDSkVO1ho-XPUOvQprF1Se-wGpXqbpxSDxoC1FcQAvD_BwE

 

 

FYI: They are available via Rockauto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/stabilus,3B250273,lift+support,1404

I saw this thread last week, and ordered a pair off Rock Auto for mine. Not here yet.

Excuse my ignorance, but how do you adapt the ends on the Stabilus for the s30?

 

 

Anyone?

21 hours ago, fusion said:

Anyone?

I will figure it out when mine strut arrive, it's odd that no one who's used them has responded....

Not so much that friend. Either the kit comes with options/adapters for the configuration that you are working with is the key. It’s tricky on these cars to find exactly what you’re looking for. Please report back. Thanks..

you would have to punch out the center pin on the oem strut. then you would use the adaptors that come with the kit. very easy to do about a 1/2- hour job. do not make the bolts that hold the strut to tight, and I did use locktite on the nuts.

2 hours ago, kully 560 said:

you would have to punch out the center pin on the oem strut. then you would use the adaptors that come with the kit. very easy to do about a 1/2- hour job. do not make the bolts that hold the strut to tight, and I did use locktite on the nuts.

So it's pretty much self evident when you look at the accessory bits that come with the strut? I didn't know they came with any adaptors

the kit comes with all the adaptors. it even has the plastic washers for easy rotating of the strut.

STB 3B-250273 Comes with all these bits...

It's raining, so I can't look at installing mine until tomorrow

 

Edited March 23, 20231 yr by HusseinHolland