hatch lift struts

[kully 560]

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.

[fusion]

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

 

 

[SteveJ]

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

[HusseinHolland]

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

[fusion]

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

 

 

[fusion]

Anyone?

[HusseinHolland]

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....

[Yarb]

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..

[kully 560]

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.

[HusseinHolland]

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

[kully 560]

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

[HusseinHolland]

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

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

 

Edited March 23, 2023 by HusseinHolland