Anyone tried installing cylinders to lift the rear hatch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged72blaz · 12-15-2004, 01:14 AM

Just wondering if anyone tried installing cylinders on the hatch instead of the cheezy factory slides?

71jimmy · 12-15-2004, 01:44 AM

I'm thinking about it, might be awhile till I get to it though!

JayDubBlazer · 12-15-2004, 02:25 AM

I think one member did pickmup. but I havent seen him on the blazer site for a while might want to pm him

72BLAZERDUDE · 12-15-2004, 09:37 AM

I have finished mine and It works great. Unfortunately I just took it apart to get the hatch painted. I took some pictures while I was trying to figure out what to do and Ill see if I can find them and get them posted. Maybe Ill get motivated and post a FAQ.

bagged72blaz · 12-15-2004, 03:14 PM

Great love to see them. If you did them you should consider talking to so manufactures to get it into production.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-15-2004, 10:25 PM

I have been kickin around this idea also .. Would like to see the pic's when you have the chance...

Jimmy72custom · 12-16-2004, 12:04 AM

I have them on my hatch. Well I have one, one side got broken. I have not been in a big hurry to fix it because my top has been off for about three years. I go rag or topless. I will try to snap a picture tomorrow.

Jimmy72custom · 12-17-2004, 02:56 PM

Here are the pics.

*72CSTC5* · 12-17-2004, 08:29 PM

There was a guy around my area that restored a 2wd Blazer for his son and he had made a solid piece of glass for the rear hatch much as a new vehicle with the gas struts and all. Too bad 2 weeks after he turned 16 and got it, he flipped it and totaled the vehicle. His dad spent two years building that thing. Might be a neat trick to try for someone.

bagged72blaz · 12-18-2004, 09:48 AM

I would have strangled that kid. I fact what's his address!

badpeanut · 12-18-2004, 11:36 AM

Could you provide more details on the struts? What are they from? Where did you get them? How well do they work?

Jimmy72custom · 12-18-2004, 12:50 PM

The struts were on the top when I bought it, and worked well. I was going to replace them, because one is broken. I am in no hurry, but I did some research. I found that a good place to buy the parts is an RV (trailer / motorhome) parts store. They seem to have a good selection. Anyway mine are about 20 inches open and about 13 inches closed.

71jimmy · 12-18-2004, 03:49 PM

That's pretty cool. Do the struts come with the mounting plates? Or do you need to make those? Can you post a closeup of the mounting plates? Do the mounting plates utilize the stock srew holes?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's got me excited now!

Thanks for your help.

Jimmy72custom · 12-21-2004, 01:33 PM

The struts I've seen do not come with mounts, but you can buy the pivot ball that has a threaded stud and make your own mount. Or, I am sure that the wreaking yards have a wealth of mounts on late model mini vans and other disposable vehicles.

12-15-2004, 01:14 AM	#1
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Anyone tried installing cylinders to lift the rear hatch? Just wondering if anyone tried installing cylinders on the hatch instead of the cheezy factory slides? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-15-2004, 01:44 AM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	I'm thinking about it, might be awhile till I get to it though! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

12-15-2004, 02:25 AM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	I think one member did pickmup. but I havent seen him on the blazer site for a while might want to pm him __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-15-2004, 09:37 AM	#4
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	I have finished mine and It works great. Unfortunately I just took it apart to get the hatch painted. I took some pictures while I was trying to figure out what to do and Ill see if I can find them and get them posted. Maybe Ill get motivated and post a FAQ. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

12-15-2004, 03:14 PM	#5
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Great love to see them. If you did them you should consider talking to so manufactures to get it into production. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-15-2004, 10:25 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I have been kickin around this idea also .. Would like to see the pic's when you have the chance... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-16-2004, 12:04 AM	#7
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	I have them on my hatch. Well I have one, one side got broken. I have not been in a big hurry to fix it because my top has been off for about three years. I go rag or topless. I will try to snap a picture tomorrow.

12-17-2004, 02:56 PM	#8
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	Here are the pics.

12-17-2004, 08:29 PM	#9
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	There was a guy around my area that restored a 2wd Blazer for his son and he had made a solid piece of glass for the rear hatch much as a new vehicle with the gas struts and all. Too bad 2 weeks after he turned 16 and got it, he flipped it and totaled the vehicle. His dad spent two years building that thing. Might be a neat trick to try for someone.

12-18-2004, 09:48 AM	#10
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	I would have strangled that kid. I fact what's his address! __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

12-18-2004, 11:36 AM	#11
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Could you provide more details on the struts? What are they from? Where did you get them? How well do they work?

12-18-2004, 12:50 PM	#12
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	The struts were on the top when I bought it, and worked well. I was going to replace them, because one is broken. I am in no hurry, but I did some research. I found that a good place to buy the parts is an RV (trailer / motorhome) parts store. They seem to have a good selection. Anyway mine are about 20 inches open and about 13 inches closed.

12-18-2004, 03:49 PM	#13
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	That's pretty cool. Do the struts come with the mounting plates? Or do you need to make those? Can you post a closeup of the mounting plates? Do the mounting plates utilize the stock srew holes? Sorry for all the questions, but it's got me excited now! Thanks for your help. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

12-21-2004, 01:33 PM	#14
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	The struts I've seen do not come with mounts, but you can buy the pivot ball that has a threaded stud and make your own mount. Or, I am sure that the wreaking yards have a wealth of mounts on late model mini vans and other disposable vehicles.



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