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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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Default Got a new spoiler and now I need some super struts to hold the hatch open

Do they make ultra stiff ones? The hatch is practically unusable now
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SM0KESCREEN
Do they make ultra stiff ones? The hatch is practically unusable now
https://www.z1motorsports.com/hatch-...ts-p-4182.html
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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241 bucks? Ouch. Gotta get them but ouch.
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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241 bucks? Ouch. Gotta get them but ouch.
Yeah, not cheap from them.

But the other extreme is you buy the ones for $30 on EBay and pray.

I bought a pair for one of my other cars and they weren't the right ones so now the hatch on that car is without any support and that hatch weighs a ton! (Ordered and waiting on the right OEM ones...)
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 10:46 PM
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You could go with the Z1 Upgrade struts which will more than likely do the trick and are only $73

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ts-p-5336.html
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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another option is jasonzya on here, his are $115 but i like supporting people i know and forum members.... he is VERY knowledgeable when it comes to the car

he has different stage shocks for various tails..... he has videos with weights attached to show they open

350zhatchshocksandmore.com

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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 03:03 AM
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I have the HP Z1 hatch shocks since they are the cheapest version and with just the stock little lip spoiler I have to put some effort into pulling the hatch down. Once you get it moving it's fine but when it's fully open it wants to stay there.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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I use a piece of wood to hold my hatch up

But I had good luck with the Z1 struts when they were installed.
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