hatch lift struts
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hatch lift struts
I think I remember reading a thread about using explorer lift struts to replace worn/failed struts on an EX. Anyone remember this thread or have any information on replacement struts other than dealer? Local parts stores have no listing yet.
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Why would they put different struts on a 2x4 or 4x4? That's stupid. I might just look into changin' those things. 1-2" could be all I need so that I don't have to duck anymore. Thanks for the idea!!!
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It worked on mine, I don`t bang my mellon anymore. Oh by the way when you do change them, support the hatch with a 2x4 or whatever. It is heavy. I thought I support the hatch with one hand and change with the other........ya right...
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It worked on mine, I don`t bang my mellon anymore. Oh by the way when you do change them, support the hatch with a 2x4 or whatever. It is heavy. I thought I could support the hatch with one hand and change with the other........ya right...
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I think Ford put shorter struts on the 4x4's because it sits higher and they don't the window to hit the ceiling or overhead garage doors when the window is open.
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Thanks for the responce. That gets me a start on the issue. Is it hard to believe that the struts that I have already went out. Well at least one of them. Only 2.5 years old and one blew?
Thanks for the part number and a cost.
Thanks for the part number and a cost.
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ANybody here work at a Ford dealer and could possible measure the struts of the Expy and 2x4 X
Just wondering if the Expy struts are longer thus lifting the gate higher, 1-2 inches just won't get it for me, I'm 6'3 and killing my head everyday.
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Big Mick
Just wondering if the Expy struts are longer thus lifting the gate higher, 1-2 inches just won't get it for me, I'm 6'3 and killing my head everyday.Thanks
Big Mick
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