Suburban Question - Rear Clamshell Lift Supports

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Originally Posted by padresag

the 3 hole fits in exactly the same place as the orig. just the centre hole is extra
ron

Interesting. I tried some early Blazer struts and they werent long enough to get our hatch out of the way of my head. I also looked at gas struts and could not find one that worked; although I have had people tell me they will. The issue I found was that the original hatch supports collapse on them selves and are shorter closed/longer open than any struts. If you sit inside and close the hatch you will see what I mean. Gas struts may work with different mounting positions; I went with the 67-72 'cuz it was quick and easy.

I also didnt look at all the links in this thread to see others solutions.