LS1Lust

Do any of the sponsors sell the struts that keep the trunk open. Mine barely opens and I don't wanna have to go to the dealer.

Nick04

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whatever you do dont go to the dealer, they're sold at pretty much any auto store.

LS1Lust

cool, did not know that. just tried our sponsors and couldn't find anything. looks like i am making a trip to autozone. thanks

ROB2000

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youll need a star bit to change them if they are the same on all the years, needed on on my 94, but never been inside a newer model.

RPM WS6

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Autozone has 'em.

LS1Lust

cool, thanks guys

1999Transamman

iTrader: (18)

grab that star bit, you'll need it, struts are about $25 a pop.

SweeTbone

iTrader: (8)

Wait till you change them. You're gonna need to hang from the hatch to close it. Easiest way to change them BTW is to use a Vise-Grip on one hatch to keep it open. Lock it on, then remove the other strut. Once you put the new one on, it alone will hold up the hatch so you can change the other side.

LS1Lust

So I take it I don't have to worry about getting the stronger ones for the Trans Am spoiler.

SweeTbone

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I don't think it should be an issue. I changed mine on my 89 Formula 350 with the wrap-around spoiler. That hatch was heavy as f*ck. It wasn't all that bad. It was a little tough to get it started from the fully open position, but it wasn't like you had to use a whole lot of force once you started to compress the shocks.

98LS-WON

Yep, you need one of those. I recommend buying a set of the cheapest ones you can find (ala Harbor Freight) because I can't think of anything else that uses one that big.