Worn out hatch shocks

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10-21-2003, 11:56 AM

ponypusher

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Worn out hatch shocks

Has anyone ever heard of using a different hatch shock than stock? Just wondering if I could replace them with something a little stronger.

10-21-2003, 11:58 AM

mdvaldosta

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Worn out hatch shocks

Just stock replacements is all Ive ever seen, they are quite strong as long as they arent worn out.

10-21-2003, 12:02 PM

ponypusher

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Worn out hatch shocks

Where's a good place to get those? Also, I'm looking at replacing all the weatherstripping in my '83. Do you know where I could get good quality replacements?

10-21-2003, 12:03 PM

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Worn out hatch shocks

NAPA for the shocks

10-21-2003, 04:12 PM

johnc

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Worn out hatch shocks

I have swapped out the hatch shocks on other cars. It took some trial and error to size them. I went to a self service junkyard to size them. I would think a same size strut from a heavier application (like a station wagon lift gate) is what you might want. I once carried a small pair of vise-grips and clamped them on the strut shaft to keep a lid open.