Z1 Upgraded 350Z Hatch Struts
08-24-2014, 10:51 PM
#451
after installing these the hatch requires that i open it twice with the button to actually open. the first bump unlocks it but the latch is still hooked. any one else with this issue?
08-30-2014, 10:26 AM
#453
That's correct, it's the rear hatch bumper that kicks the rear hatch up enough to disengage when hitting the unlock button. I'm pretty sure there is a thread on that. (Z1 sells those too)
I also just got the Z1 struts and installed them today. I must be the unlucky guy. I could not get the upper ball stud removed from the hatch. The open end wrench was damaging the hex. I used a cut-off grinding wheel to cut off the upper ball. I could then get a 6-point socket on the remaining stud and it loosened with no problem. If others have the same issue, PM me and I can send some pictures.
I also just got the Z1 struts and installed them today. I must be the unlucky guy. I could not get the upper ball stud removed from the hatch. The open end wrench was damaging the hex. I used a cut-off grinding wheel to cut off the upper ball. I could then get a 6-point socket on the remaining stud and it loosened with no problem. If others have the same issue, PM me and I can send some pictures.
08-30-2014, 04:13 PM
#454
That's correct, it's the rear hatch bumper that kicks the rear hatch up enough to disengage when hitting the unlock button. I'm pretty sure there is a thread on that. (Z1 sells those too)
I also just got the Z1 struts and installed them today. I must be the unlucky guy. I could not get the upper ball stud removed from the hatch. The open end wrench was damaging the hex. I used a cut-off grinding wheel to cut off the upper ball. I could then get a 6-point socket on the remaining stud and it loosened with no problem. If others have the same issue, PM me and I can send some pictures.
I also just got the Z1 struts and installed them today. I must be the unlucky guy. I could not get the upper ball stud removed from the hatch. The open end wrench was damaging the hex. I used a cut-off grinding wheel to cut off the upper ball. I could then get a 6-point socket on the remaining stud and it loosened with no problem. If others have the same issue, PM me and I can send some pictures.