cap86 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Is there a source for the pressurized gas cylinders that hold up the tailgate on a wagon (1986) at a reasonable price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I got some for my wagon earlier this year from www.Rockauto.com. I shopped all around, and they had the best price (and quick service). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy FitzGibbon Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The Rockauto price is cheaper than what I paid at Autozone (I think they were $35 each there). Plus, the last time I ordered from Rockauto they sent M&Ms. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo'J Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Napa's like $45 and you have to bring in the inch measurement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I got some for my wagon earlier this year from www.Rockauto.com. I shopped all around, and they had the best price (and quick service). Is 'Body Exterior -> Lift Support' for $19.62 each what we want? That's Cheap! I was thinking they'd be a lot more expensive than that. May have to replace mine... -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Is 'Body Exterior -> Lift Support' for $19.62 each what we want? That's Cheap! I was thinking they'd be a lot more expensive than that. May have to replace mine... -Dave Yeah, I believe that's it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamCF Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Huh. for that price I should replace mine too. Getting tired of using a long peice of alum C channel to prop it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cap86 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Good Price! Thanks Guys. P.S. Rockauto discount code 997556878043 is good till 10 June. (put it in the "where did you hear about us box on the order window". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael appel Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 junkyard 4.00 a piece and you know they work because they hold that door open so it should hold up yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeFerrari Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 junkyard 4.00 a piece and you know they work because they hold that door open so it should hold up yours BEWARE! Old struts become temp. sensitive so what works in a JY on a warm/hot summer day may very well not work on a cooler/cold winter day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 BEWARE! Old struts become temp. sensitive so what works in a JY on a warm/hot summer day may very well not work on a cooler/cold winter day. Yep. mine work great in the warmer weather but suck when it gets cold. Visem grips at the bottom of the cylinder will hold them up. And you don't have a prop to knock over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I got mine at a local-run auto parts shop for $20 per side for my '82... I had to drill the old ones out of the bracket, but the new ones came with a bolt to replace it, so it all went pretty well... BEWARE! Old struts become temp. sensitive so what works in a JY on a warm/hot summer day may very well not work on a cooler/cold winter day. very true! mine were temp sensitive and I'd get used to it working and then the temp would change and the door would fall on me... very annoying... so I replaced them... --Spiffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael appel Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thats why at the junkyard you buy them on a 65 to 70 degree day and if they dont work they do take them back and refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiffy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Visem grips at the bottom of the cylinder will hold them up. And you don't have a prop to knock over. I knew I wasn't the only one that used that solution... hehe... --Spiffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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