That_One_Person

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First off, I would like to apologize if this is in the wrong location. I just got my first Camaro this past thursday, a 1994 Z28. Before I start adding parts to it, i'd like to fix what is already needed. One obvious thing is that the hatch won't stay up. Do I need new struts for it or am I just doing it wrong? Also, is the hatch light supposed to come on every time I open it? If so, that's another thing I need to mess with.

LOHRTBT

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New struts and new light in the housing. Problems fixed

That_One_Person

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Thank you very much for replying. I think I will put leds in the interior if I am going to be messing with the lights.

stevesfbody

You'd be suprised how little you actually use them. Id focus on other things imo.

You have any pics of the car?

Beaflag VonRathburg

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When my car ran I used the hatch all the time. I'm telling you absolutely do not want that thing to fall on the back of your neck or head. Mine fell on me when I was changing the struts and holy hell it hurt. When you change them do them one at a time and have something prop the hatch up. Safety with that thing is never overkill.

crimson_bird

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it's all relative, i get into my hatch on practically a daily basis... and I also need new struts, but they will still hold it up for a while, and when it's not windy lol. I'm always worried it's gonna fall on me, that's already happened with my hood.. that **** is no fun only using one hood strut, the 2 stock ones were too much for the aftermarket fiberglass hood..

things I've been meaning to get around to for WAY too long

Zlow28

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beaflag is right, it pretty much carries the weight of the whole rear window and its a challenge trying to put your trunk to work with one hand holding the hatch.

formulaon18s

My struts were shot, I had the hatch slam down on my hand and latch, the kicker was my keys were in my hand that was stuck between the hatch and tail light. I had to try and stay calm and get the keys out with my free hand to pop it open.

great421

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FYI - Get the hatch struts spec'd for your Model Year Trans Am with a raised rear wing - as they are the strongest of the available struts for your vehicle because that hatch is the heaviest.

: )