Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
from falling closed?

I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
3-6").

So, what's "normal" for this?

TIA

(95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)

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Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Yours are worn out. It is best to replace them in pairs.

Both of my XJ's will open by themselves. One has new struts.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

noneyabusiness wrote:
>
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Yours are worn out. It is best to replace them in pairs.

Both of my XJ's will open by themselves. One has new struts.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

noneyabusiness wrote:
>
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Yours are worn out. It is best to replace them in pairs.

Both of my XJ's will open by themselves. One has new struts.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

noneyabusiness wrote:
>
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

I have the same thing with my hood. They will work fine all summer so plan
on replacements next winter when you are reminded by the tailgate falling on
your head.


"noneyabusiness" <me@you.com> wrote in message
news:9rph42hb4eothi79bhng0dbtlkltkeeamq@4ax.com...
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

I have the same thing with my hood. They will work fine all summer so plan
on replacements next winter when you are reminded by the tailgate falling on
your head.


"noneyabusiness" <me@you.com> wrote in message
news:9rph42hb4eothi79bhng0dbtlkltkeeamq@4ax.com...
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

I have the same thing with my hood. They will work fine all summer so plan
on replacements next winter when you are reminded by the tailgate falling on
your head.


"noneyabusiness" <me@you.com> wrote in message
news:9rph42hb4eothi79bhng0dbtlkltkeeamq@4ax.com...
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Never have I seen a tailgate or hood, open automatically, we are
supposed to lift it, like the old days before struts when car American
cars used real gears and springs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

noneyabusiness wrote:
>
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Never have I seen a tailgate or hood, open automatically, we are
supposed to lift it, like the old days before struts when car American
cars used real gears and springs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

noneyabusiness wrote:
>
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...

Re: Cherokee Liftgate Question
 

Never have I seen a tailgate or hood, open automatically, we are
supposed to lift it, like the old days before struts when car American
cars used real gears and springs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

noneyabusiness wrote:
>
> Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it
> from falling closed?
>
> I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts
> provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't
> hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops
> 3-6").
>
> So, what's "normal" for this?
>
> TIA
>
> (95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)
>
> ...