GTS rear hatch struts

[jpa99acr]

well they wont hold the glass up... Is this a common problem?

I'm guessing easiest thing to do is replace them?

 

[plumcrazy]

got mine off ebay. i know jonB wont like my answer, but thats what most of us have done.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

We try to stock the new ones and they really are not that bad $$$, but you can always find something for less if you look. If you do want to patronize a sponsor though we are all here to help.

 

[1MEANSNAKE]

Goto Mark at Woodhouse BTW Mark, look for your gauge pods to arrive Monday Sorry for the delay, the new baby is killing me right now lol!

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Thank you I have 3 cars sitting there in my shop waiting for them! Of course I won't be there for a week so I will let the guys know they are coming!

 

[1MEANSNAKE]

Thank you I have 3 cars sitting there in my shop waiting for them! Of course I won't be there for a week so I will let the guys know they are coming!

3 on the way and will arrive Monday via USPS Enjoy your week off

 

[dave6666]

http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/614265-rear-glass-operation-gts-how-hard-yours-lift.html

Ended up buying OEM ones from Dan Lesser at Viper Specialty.

 

[cyaford]

well they wont hold the glass up... Is this a common problem?

I'm guessing easiest thing to do is replace them?

That was the first thing I did on my '97 due to having the same problem.

I ordered a set of OEM struts from Tator. Took my incompetent self about 5 minutes to remove the old ones and install the new ones. It was pretty cool to turn the key in the back and have the hatch pop all the way up.

 

[Sean Roe]

We have them as well:
Had to change the ones on the '96 about three years ago.
$77.75

Hatch Shocks - 96-02 GTS - Maintenance - Roe Racing

Regards,
Sean

 

[Alternative]

Got mine from NAPA Auto Parts a few years ago, exact match as OEM. They'll be able to cross reference the part # printed on the OEM struts.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Stock OEM replacements $36 each.

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

My posts are typically worthless.. but just as an fyi.. if you flip the gas strut mounting, such as the cylinder end vs. the shaft end, you'll get a different result when lifting or closing the hatch. There is oil in the strut working like a shock absorber, but it only works one way (because oil settles in the cylinder valve end due to gravity, since it reverses in closed or open position), either to dampen the lift (so the hatch doesn't flip up suddenly) or to dampen the closing (to avoid a hard slam) depending on how you install it. Just something to be aware of for gas strut installation if anyone didn't know..

 

[dave6666]

My posts are typically worthless..

And your conclusion here is?

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

And your conclusion here is?

don't quit my day job..

 

[VPRVENM97]

You can get them from here for 26.95 each. 1997-2002 Dodge Viper - Stabilus Liftgate Glass Strut

 

[Neil - UK]

swapped mine today brought off ebay, made by Sachs, worked a treat

eBay Motors: Dodge Viper Rear Hatch/Trunk Glass Struts Shocks 97-02 (item 180226389216 end time Jul-18-08 01:13:48 PDT)

small flat screwdriver and a small Torx bit (T20) to remove the alarm sersor is all that is required