Rear Door Problems
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Rear Door Problems
Both pneumatic pistons (if that's even the right term) are shot and that big door is a bear to hold up while I try to fetch something. Does anyone know of an aftermarket or used source for them? The part number or proper terminology would be cool too!
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Originally Posted by manasota
Both pneumatic pistons (if that's even the right term) are shot and that big door is a bear to hold up while I try to fetch something. Does anyone know of an aftermarket or used source for them? The part number or proper terminology would be cool too!
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BTW, I used to use a cut off broom handle to hold up the door on my '91. (A beater) but the '93 (my good van) will get replaced if and when they ever get lazy.
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They are called gas charged lift supports
Do a search on CSK for your Aero year:
http://www.partsamerica.com/
For mine they list several, including this one:
<TABLE id=PartDetailTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=547 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pth align=left colSpan=3>Strong Arm 4781 </TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionSpacerRow><TD colSpan=3>
</TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionRow><TD align=left colSpan=3>Lift Support: Gas-Charged </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
$16.88 ea
Stop killing yourself and spend some change on replacing them.
Do a search on CSK for your Aero year:
http://www.partsamerica.com/
For mine they list several, including this one:
<TABLE id=PartDetailTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=547 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pth align=left colSpan=3>Strong Arm 4781 </TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionSpacerRow><TD colSpan=3>
</TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionRow><TD align=left colSpan=3>Lift Support: Gas-Charged </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>$16.88 ea
Stop killing yourself and spend some change on replacing them.
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From: Mitchell, SD
They are called gas charged lift supports
Do a search on CSK for your Aero year:
http://www.partsamerica.com/
For mine they list several, including this one:
<TABLE id=PartDetailTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=547 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pth align=left colSpan=3>Strong Arm 4781 </TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionSpacerRow><TD colSpan=3></TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionRow><TD align=left colSpan=3>Lift Support: Gas-Charged </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
$16.88 ea
Stop killing yourself and spend some change on replacing them.
Do a search on CSK for your Aero year:
http://www.partsamerica.com/
For mine they list several, including this one:
<TABLE id=PartDetailTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=547 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pth align=left colSpan=3>Strong Arm 4781 </TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionSpacerRow><TD colSpan=3>
</TD></TR><TR id=DescriptionRow><TD align=left colSpan=3>Lift Support: Gas-Charged </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>$16.88 ea
Stop killing yourself and spend some change on replacing them.
Just thought I would bring up a dead thread sense one of my lift supports went out. That is the correct # and man do they make a difference. DO NOT BUY MONROE! I originally purchased a set of Monroes, When I installed one, the metal bar bowed and the plastic broke. Took it back and went elsewhere for this brand. They went up in price a little bit ($18.99) but man it makes a difference when it is pooring out and you have one arm holding the liftgate up and the other trying to unload a cart.
And it does require two working ones. One is not strong enough to hold up the liftgate.
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Parts america -- http://www.partsamerica.com/ -- is no more.
The new Link is --- Online Auto Parts and Auto Accessories Store at CSK Auto
I tried Parts America for 3 weeks and it kept coming up as a bad link.
JaY
The new Link is --- Online Auto Parts and Auto Accessories Store at CSK Auto
I tried Parts America for 3 weeks and it kept coming up as a bad link.
JaY
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From: Mitchell, SD
Parts america -- http://www.partsamerica.com/ -- is no more.
The new Link is --- Online Auto Parts and Auto Accessories Store at CSK Auto
I tried Parts America for 3 weeks and it kept coming up as a bad link.
JaY
The new Link is --- Online Auto Parts and Auto Accessories Store at CSK Auto
I tried Parts America for 3 weeks and it kept coming up as a bad link.
JaY
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I picked up a set at the local salvage yard last weekend for about $15 for the pair. It's kind of hit-and-miss with salvage yard parts, but a good way to tell if these parts are usable is to see how they perform on the vehicle in the yard. If they lift up the tail gate quickly and require some effort to close, and they have no oily residue where the shaft goes into the body, chances are they still got some life left in them. My current struts are junk yard specials that I installed about 3 years ago. I don't really need to replace them yet, but since I was there, they seemed to be usable, so I thought I'd pick up a spare set.
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Please be more thorough on here. Guy's aren't trying to be "smart" just want to be helpful with the correct information. Good Luck.--boz
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From: st.thomas
open door light on dash
thanks bos,,,its a 2001 ford focus and the "door open" light on the dash stays on until l slam the trunck lid a couple of times,,something aint making contact, l dont think there is a light in the trunk and l dont see no switch like in the older cars...
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Gary-keep checking. there has to be some kind of a push button electrical connector either on the trunk lid or on the body when the trunk gets closed. How else would it be possible? Trust me-its there. Might even be right where the trunk lid claps shut at the lock mechanism--Boz
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