Rear hatch struts, need info!!
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Tuned
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Rear hatch struts, need info!!
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knew how many pounds these struts need to be rated at. Our local RV surplus store has the right size, but they are rated at 168lbs each. Are these heavy enough? I cant seem to find what these are rated at
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Dunno, sorry.
Most of us just get the ones for the 2-wheel drive Excursions so they open higher, or the ones in this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10249586
Stewart
Most of us just get the ones for the 2-wheel drive Excursions so they open higher, or the ones in this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10249586
Stewart
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Dunno, sorry.
Most of us just get the ones for the 2-wheel drive Excursions so they open higher, or the ones in this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10249586
Stewart
Most of us just get the ones for the 2-wheel drive Excursions so they open higher, or the ones in this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10249586
Stewart
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They don't cost much for stock 2wd ones ......get those.
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Tuned
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The 2 wheel drive Ex's sit lower to the ground, so they put a longer strut on them to get the gate up higher. If you put the them on a 4 wheel drive Ex, it will lift the gate higher so us tall people wont bang our head!
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And the ones cited in Stewart's thread link are much taller than the 2X4 struts. The super tall ones are very nice and quite tall. I'm very pleased I added them.
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Just measure them and you can order them on eBay. I found some pretty cheap with a lifetime warranty that lifted the same height as the 2wd. I have a 4wd and the difference is great!
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Dunno, sorry.
Most of us just get the ones for the 2-wheel drive Excursions so they open higher, or the ones in this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10249586
Stewart
Most of us just get the ones for the 2-wheel drive Excursions so they open higher, or the ones in this thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10249586
Stewart
It is a great idea. Just think before you buy.
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I heard this advice over and over again. So when I replaced mine, I did the 2WD struts. My Ex is lifted about 6" over stock sitting on 35s. The 2WD struts were the wrong idea. I almost have to jump to close the hatch. The kids have to climb on the bumper.
It is a great idea. Just think before you buy.
It is a great idea. Just think before you buy.
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I heard this advice over and over again. So when I replaced mine, I did the 2WD struts. My Ex is lifted about 6" over stock sitting on 35s. The 2WD struts were the wrong idea. I almost have to jump to close the hatch. The kids have to climb on the bumper.
It is a great idea. Just think before you buy.
It is a great idea. Just think before you buy.
Buy a set of 4x4 struts and sell your 2-wheel drive versions bro. They're what, a bit over a year old?
Stewart
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I replaced mine with the ones that everyone was talking about a couple weeks ago. the ones I got from Lift Supports Systems | Hood | Window | Trunk | Hatch | Auto Parts By Lou The number was 6241. They are strong and tall. But so am I. lol.
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