Topic: Hood Rod Mod and Rear Hatch Strut replacement

[Lava]

For those of you who have inquired, these are the part numbers for both mods from McMaster-Carr

Rear Hatch Struts: $53.25 w/ tax & shipping
1   9416K147   2 Each   Gas Spring With Threaded Ends, 175 Force, 18.18" Extended Length, 7.87" Stroke
2   9416K79   4 Each   10 Mm Ball Socket, M8 Thread, Steel For, Gas Spring With Threaded Ends

Hood Rod Mod: $52.17 w/ tax & shipping
1   9416K74   4 Each   10 Mm Steel Ball Socket For M6 Thread, Gas Spring With Threaded Ends
2   9512K95   4 Each   Ball Mounting Hardware, Zinc-pltd-stl, 90 Deg Angle Inverted Ball Bracket
3   9416K19   2 Each   Gas Spring With Threaded Ends, 60 Force, 18.62" Extended Length, 8.27" Stroke

Enjoy!

[RBduffer]

Thanks Justin, I was going to ask you about the rear struts at your Mod Day.  Mine are pooping out in the cold.  Good fix.

[knightrider]

i just installed mine last week, i almost have to hang on the hatch to close it but it opens up nice and wide.