Hey guys, I jus recently bought an 05 Z 2 weeks ago and I was just wondering if anyone had the same problem as me. I tried to search the forums but didn't have any luck. My Z came with a huge aftermarket spoiler which is causing the hood shocks to not work properly because of the weight. I went to Nissan today and they told me new shocks would be almost $200 each and they might give out again b/c of the spoiler. Does anyone know of any heavy duty shocks that I can buy to fix this and hopefully not cost $200 each? Thanks

 

Yup they're available.

 

Do you know where I can get some? or links?

 

Check out the vendor classifieds and private classifieds you'll find some in there

 

Replacing the rear hatch struts is common: https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...ck-struts.html.

We are talking about the rear hatch correct?

 

Yes thank you guys for the help

 

PM JasonZ-YA, he can help you out.

~Robert

 

..and be careful. When it gets cold the hatch will crack you in the skull.

 

Did you guys also replace your struts too?

 

The hatch struts do not last forever. And a rear spoiler just puts more stress on the struts. Figure yours are about 5 years old. When it is about 40 degrees outside you will see if they do or do not work.

 

Yeah I was just wondering what kind of aftermarket struts you guys bought and how well they worked. I'm gonna order the ones from the ebay vendor.

 

There is also a 12lb weight in the hatch that you can remove which might help in keeping the hatch upright.

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...trunk-lid.html

 

Plenty of recommendations can be found here: https://my350z.com/forum/search.php?searchid=12475509

 

Z1auto sells them with the ends for a pain free install... contact Adam

 

I only replaced one side on mine, even with the Nismo wing. My friends car that i stole the strut from could easily launch small kids with both aftermarket struts installed.

 

The ones I bought from Adam support my V3 with a stock hatch... i can vouch that they're good.