Z1 Upgraded 350Z Hatch Struts
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.
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.
I had the same thing happen. Just used pliers with some nice teeth on them. Wasn't too concerned with damaging it since I happily tossed it in the garbage roughly 30 seconds after I took it off.




