What is a hood and hatch lift support?
Hood & Hatch Lift Supports. What are hood and hatch lift supports and where are they located? Your vehicle’s lift supports are gas charged supports used to open and safely support the weight of certain parts of your vehicle, including the hood and rear hatch. These lift supports consist of a piston within a nitrogen gas pressurized cylinder.
Is it OK to remove support from hatchback?
Using material alone, such as a piece of lumber, to prop the hatchback open isn’t the best idea because if the material slips, the hatchback comes crashing down on you. The supports are under pressure so use care when removing them and wear safety glasses.
Is there a JavaScript for boat hatch shocks?
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Can you replace gas shocks on a camper shell?
I purchased replacement gas shocks for the rear door of my camper shell. Lou was able to recommend an upgrade from my interchange. The door used to come down unexpectedly on whomever was unfortunate enough to be standing under it. With Lous recommended replacement shocks, I can almost do chin ups on the open door.
I purchased replacement gas shocks for the rear door of my camper shell. Lou was able to recommend an upgrade from my interchange. The door used to come down unexpectedly on whomever was unfortunate enough to be standing under it. With Lous recommended replacement shocks, I can almost do chin ups on the open door.
Is it time to replace the liftgate struts?
Never use anything that you wouldn’t use to clean sunglasses. Your struts are toast, judging by that Band-Aid on your forehead. Time to put in new ones. Most vehicles will accept aftermarket struts, available at a reasonable price from auto parts stores.
How do you remove lift supports from a car?
The ball joint on the body of the car is held by the socket using a small metallic clip like spring. A screw-driver inserted between the cylinder body and the spring clip will allow you to pull the old lift-supports away from the body of the car. Do one side and then the other.
Where to buy lift supports, gas springs and struts?
At Lift Supports Depot, our goal is to make searching for and purchasing the lift supports, gas springs, gas struts, and accessories you need easy and affordable. After 40 years in the retail auto parts business, we decided to open a family-run specialty automotive business focusing on lift supports.