87 T TOP GT302

After using a prop to keep the hatch up for about 10 years i'm finally am ready to change the worn out struts.I not sure how to remove the old one as there doesn't appear to be any bolts to remove.Any help would be greatly appricated.

badlx87

there are little clips on each end. Take a flathead or a knife(be carefull lol) and pry the clips and the struts will come right off.

stang8689

pull the clips out the old ones and remove with someone holding the hatch of course, then the new ones have clips installed and you leave those on and they press fit on

87 T TOP GT302

Thanks for your help on this. The knife trick worked and no blood.I swapped them out last night .Works so much better.I don't know why I didn't do this sooner.

1ATony

I need to do mine on the 92 also.We sell them if anyone needs them.

Here's a link to them on our site.

Ford Mustang Hatch Struts

badlx87

I would do mine but its 50 Buck for the 2 struts, and I open my hatch 1 time a month maybe?? Lol so i'll put that 50 elsewhere, and glad to help.

87 T TOP GT302

Monroe Shocks & Struts 901240MM - Monroe Max-Lift Support Shocks


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Max-Lift Support Strut, Hatch, Ford, Mercury, Mustang, Capri, Each
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Brand Monroe Shocks & Struts
Manufacturer's Part Number 901240MM
Part Type Lift Supports
Product Line Monroe Max-Lift Support Shocks
Summit Racing Part Number MON-901240MM

Gas Charged Yes
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These Monroe Max-Lift support shocks are exact replacements for worn-out factory lift supports. They feature a nitro-carburized rod for exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, a durable plastic rod guide to help reduce potential rod abrasion, and a stop collar and limiting groove to ensure a precisely extended length. The Monroe Max-Lift
These are the struts I purchased for my 87 Mustang.They took a couple weeks to get but just like the factory ones.

badlx87

huh, not bad, may do that.