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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Hi guys, I just recently purchased a used 350Z and just today when I was using the trunk, I realized it couldn't stay up by itself. It is missing a spring on one side that doesn't allow it to open normally but when I get it opened the two hydraulic lifts do not seem to lock to keep the trunk open. Any ideas?

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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Lol you're probably going to get flamed, however...you need new hatch shocks. ebay or anywhere..
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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yeah the stock hatch struts tend to fail over time.. get the Z1 motorsports upgraded hatch struts.. only $60 bucks and a world of difference.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Mine doesn't work well when it's cold. A reminder that my car is 5 years old.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TwentyOne
Hi guys, I just recently purchased a used 350Z and just today when I was using the trunk, I realized it couldn't stay up by itself. It is missing a spring on one side that doesn't allow it to open normally but when I get it opened the two hydraulic lifts do not seem to lock to keep the trunk open. Any ideas?

Thank you in advance!
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TwentyOne
Hi guys, I just recently purchased a used 350Z and just today when I was using the trunk, I realized it couldn't stay up by itself. It is missing a spring on one side that doesn't allow it to open normally but when I get it opened the two hydraulic lifts do not seem to lock to keep the trunk open. Any ideas?

Thank you in advance!
Man,your in luck!
Run over to Z1 in Carrollton and pick up a set of new lift stuts.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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whatever could it be?.. hmm.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101


whatever could it be?.. hmm.
flux capacitor
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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How mine stays open
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Simple fix... http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=4182
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Purchase a Louisville slugger. That'll keep it open.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
Purchase a Louisville slugger. That'll keep it open.
I use my old 6 iron.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
Purchase a Louisville slugger. That'll keep it open.
Originally Posted by chriswagner92
I use my old 6 iron.
I use a dowel rod with rubber ends.
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 805350z

How mine stays open
I've seen someone did that. But which part do I hook that on?
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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeylean89
I've seen someone did that. But which part do I hook that on?
Jeebus.....almost 6 year dead thread bump there noob
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 03:36 AM
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That dang rear hatch has fallen on my head so many times...

With all the concussions I got from it, I keep forgetting the Hatch Struts are worn, and get another concussion....



And every time Katherine revs up the Microwave... I **** my pants and forget who I am for an hour..

Sincerely,

Eddie

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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
Jeebus.....almost 6 year dead thread bump there noob

LOL, exactly! And you're here reading it too.
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