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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Raising rear hatch

Has anyone changed out their rear hatch struts and modified their liftgate hinges to allow the hatch to more fully open? The clearance seems there, but the OEM design doesn't allow the greater movement.

I'm looking for ways to stop hitting my head on the open liftgate.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Just install the 2WD struts, they are longer and will lift the rear glass higher.
I did and they work great.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LabCab
Just install the 2WD struts, they are longer and will lift the rear glass higher.
I did and they work great.
pat

X 2! I did the same thing and it is great!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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I also changed the struts to the 2wd models, worked great, lifted gate about 3 inches higher, only bad part, now wife can't reach it!
 
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Awesome, guys. Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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had mine about a month,,hit my head every day on it,,i feel stupid now,,
thanks guys
 
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