Lift struts frozen?

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02-27-2006, 07:30 PM

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merrill

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Re: Lift struts frozen?

I had the same problem, but no helper. I propped the hatch open with a
2x4 and shimmed until the strut was an easy fit. The second strut is
much easier.

Merrill

DougW wrote:
> Carley Simon did pass the time by typing:
> > Hi Robert:
> >
> > I need a new set, just curious where you purchased your set and how much you
> > paid? Thanks
> >
> > "Robert" wrote
> ...
> >> Hey ... this is probably a stupid question, but here goes.
> >>
> >> I just bought new lift struts for my XJ, and they seem to have completely
> >> freezed up. I took them out of the package, and can't move them at all.
> >> Can't compress them, can't extend them.
> >>
> >> They are Strong Arm brand gas-filled struts, and they've both been frozen
> >> since they arrived. No luck at all.
> >>
> >> Am I missing something?
>
> Yep. Your missing the 100+ lbs of force required to compress them. :)
>
> Once you put them on the door, they will compress.
>
> Get someone to help hold the door when your working on it or your arms
> are going to get mighty tired.
>
> --
> DougW