strut bracket

[sweatybetty]

is this the correct bracket for the rear hatch strut? it looks like an add-on to me. it a 72 240.

thanks all   sb

 

[AZ-240z]

Looks like mine which I know to be correct. There should be the number 4 embossed on

The head of the weld-in machine screw.

[sweatybetty]

im curious as to why the strut isnt just attached to the part that this bracket is attached to. any ideas?

 

thanks all sb

[jfa.series1]

Its all about geometry - the pivot point / base for the strut has to be away from the hatch frame to kick the hatch up from a closed position. If the base was tucked in close and parallel to the frame, the strut would be pushing back and not up.

[Bonzi Lon]

Check to make sure you have enough spot welding 'meat' to hold it in place.  The 73's were famous for breaking off, ask me I know.   

 

Bonzi Lon