86' 2+2 Hatch Gas Lift Strut Specs?

  • #1

    86' 2+2 Hatch Gas Lift Strut Specs?

    I was wondering if anyone knows the specs for the rear hatch lift struts on the 2+2? Been googling and browsing the forums with no avail!
    I ended up buying the struts for the 2+0 but obvs they didn't work… Don't want to make the same mistake again!

    Thank you!
  • #2
    According to liftsupportdepot.com

    2+2 (2 manufacturers listed for rear hatch supports)

    https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/sh…2-coupe-2door/

    non 2+2

    https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/sh…e-coupe-2door/


    not sure on the 86 if you have to drill out the hatch ball stud or cut into the ball socket of the strut to release it.

    early models had a welded on stud, later models had a threaded hole for a replaceable stud. 86 may be the earlier style.


    84 AE/Shiro #683/Shiro #820/84 Turbo
  • #3
    Originally posted by Z_Karma View Post
    According to liftsupportdepot.com

    2+2 (2 manufacturers listed for rear hatch supports)

    https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/sh…2-coupe-2door/

    non 2+2

    https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/sh…e-coupe-2door/


    not sure on the 86 if you have to drill out the hatch ball stud or cut into the ball socket of the strut to release it.

    early models had a welded on stud, later models had a threaded hole for a replaceable stud. 86 may be the earlier style.
    Thank you!
  • #4
    For anyone looking for exact specs, here they are (for the 2+2):

    Hood Lift:
    Extended Length (inches) 14.62
    Compressed Length (inches) 9.61
    Stroke (inches) 5.01
    Pounds of Force 85
    Shaft Diameter (mm) 10
    Body Diameter (mm) 22
    Shaft Connection Off-Set Blade (.605 dia. hole)
    Body Connection Off-Set Blade (.605 dia. hole)
    Hatch Lift:
    Extended Length (inches) 21.91
    Compressed Length (inches) 14.01
    Stroke (inches) 7.90
    Pounds of Force 56
    Shaft Diameter (mm) 8
    Body Diameter (mm) 19
    Shaft Connection Ball Socket (Nylon) 10mm (was Steel)
    Body Connection Ball Socket (Nylon) 10mm (was Steel)
    * If you're getting universals, only the compressed length, extended length and connection type matters.
  • #5
    I bought mine from Monro advertised as direct replacement about 5 yrs ago.. I think at the time they were $15 each and work great. Actually need some heft to pull them down.I have attached photos. The stock numbers on the Monro site may have changed. They have lifts listed for front and back.
    ZDad

    edit: I should have noted that mine is an '86 2+2. Cobwebs!! For shame… getting sloppy in my old age.
    Top of strut Model number at the time was 901111 bottom of strut
    3 Photos
    Last edited by zdadgeezer; 01-26-2018, 11:35 AM.
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    • areebashar.23
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      areebashar.23 commented
      01-21-2018, 04:29 AM
      Nice! Thanks!