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**BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4** · 12-30-2015, 06:48 PM

My OE hatch hinges never worked right so I've been using a 2X4 to keep the door from dropping on my head. Finally sourced some gas struts from McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-struts/=10gvykk and now the hatch stays up by itself!

12-30-2015, 06:48 PM	#107
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 100	Replaced my 2X4 hatch holder with gas struts My OE hatch hinges never worked right so I've been using a 2X4 to keep the door from dropping on my head. Finally sourced some gas struts from McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-struts/=10gvykk and now the hatch stays up by itself! Attached Images