Do rear hatch springs have a life?

Post by **abscate** » 14 Dec 2018, 19:29

Asking for a friend in Iowa who is too shy,,

voltech1 · Post by **voltech1** » 14 Dec 2018, 21:23

Yes. The hatch shocks get weak over time. They are a little tough to replace if I remember correctly.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 14 Dec 2018, 21:49

Mine made it about 16 years - Stabilus only for replacements.
Be careful with the trim getting to the mounting points, but the
actual swap is pretty straight forward. Be sure to support the
hatch securely while you work.

voltech1 · Post by **voltech1** » 14 Dec 2018, 21:57

I am a little slow I guess.

Post by **erikv11** » 14 Dec 2018, 21:58

Anyway, it's half life

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Post by **wizechatmgr** » 14 Dec 2018, 22:11

Definitely get coil-overs for the rear tailgate =p

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 15 Dec 2018, 01:59

Stand waaaaaay back when you open that!

Post by **abscate** » 15 Dec 2018, 03:28

erikv11 wrote: 14 Dec 2018, 21:58 Anyway, it's half life
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Love the bumper sticker. H pitchfork = E pitchfork, you are quite the operator

Sommerfeldt · Post by **Sommerfeldt** » 15 Dec 2018, 05:40

I do believe the question was "Do rear hatch springs have a life?".

And now I'm feeling sorry for them, stuck in the dark garage, not lifting the hatch at all today.

- S

Post by **j-dawg** » 15 Dec 2018, 13:50

BEJinFbk wrote: 14 Dec 2018, 21:49 Mine made it about 16 years - Stabilus only for replacements.

For what it's worth, I'm 3.5 happy years into my Uro units. I usually avoid Uro, but on parts of minimal consequence I give them a chance. I'm sure they won't last sixteen years, but which us knows he'll have his car for even four?

That said, the price difference is pretty small. I bought the Uros for convenience, not savings.