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Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY  I'm pretty sure the points where the hinge pin connects to the shelf is broken on the left side. | If you're talking about the pivot for the shelf (attaches at the speaker shelf) on the left side I have an extra. Free if you want it. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. |  |  | | 12-30-2006, 09:13 PM | #32 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 250 |
sorta the same, but does anyone kno a good cheap, brand of supports for the hood on our 318's? __________________ 
 | | | | | 12-31-2006, 05:45 AM | #33 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
I'll get back with you on that...thanks  Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx If you're talking about the pivot for the shelf (attaches at the speaker shelf) on the left side I have an extra. Free if you want it. | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
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Thanks CirrusSR22. I put the Mighty Lift C95769 lifts for Blazer on yesterday. Seems good to me! $32. I'll keep an eye on any stress points, but I don't think it will be a problem. __________________ ...
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the autozone by mecharges 19 apiece and they have to be ordered  __________________
| | | | | 03-17-2007, 04:21 PM | #36 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, Ohio Posts: 868 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Exercitus_Ranger the autozone by mecharges 19 apiece and they have to be ordered | Me, too. I called around at some other auto parts stores and found them in stock for $15 at Advanced Auto Parts. Call around. The numbers are listed. I bought mine today. Ready to install! I did the install. Hatch goes up with authority. I can tell the force is a little to high nased on how it closes, but They only get weaker over time. | | | | | 03-18-2007, 02:23 AM | #37 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
well, I have been running the aerostar struts now since Dec... no issues at all. | | | | | 03-18-2007, 05:17 AM | #38 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 | 
I didnt read the whole thread and i dont know if this is what you guys are talking about. You guys are talking about the shocks that hold the hatch up right? (2 black sticks, one on each side)?
If so, and it wasnt pointed out during this thread, heres another thing you guys can do...................................................
Remove the shocks, make sure its extended fully out. Then drill a whole through the shock. There will be no more compressed air. So you can easily pull it back and foward with no pressure. Now just tie nails to the shock, and when you open the hatch, stick the nail through the holes. Not only do you save, 60 dollars, or even that 15 dollars, but you spend like 5 cents in buying 2 nails, IF YOUR LUCKY ITLL BE FREE IF YOU HAVE NAILS!!!!
Now, i still havent done this though ill do it soon cuz my shocks are getting weak already, sometimes i have to push the hatch up like 5x so it stays stable up. BUT i have done this for my hood. Since i have a carbon fiber hood, i cant put the shocks on because of the pressure itll just crack the hood. So i had completely removed it. Then i got tired of holding the hood up with a stick broom, so what did i do? Grabbed those shocks, drilled some holes, and now i can hold my hood up with the shocks with a nail through them. | | | | | 03-18-2007, 08:57 PM | #39 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
You can't run the struts with a CF hood? | | | | | 03-18-2007, 09:08 PM | #40 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, Fl/Athens, AL Posts: 393 |
No, the pressure from the shocks when the hood is closed will cause it to warp or even crack over time. __________________ -Kenny
 | | | | | 03-19-2007, 04:07 AM | #41 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, Ohio Posts: 868 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1996Bmw318TI I didnt read the whole thread and i dont know if this is what you guys are talking about. You guys are talking about the shocks that hold the hatch up right? (2 black sticks, one on each side)?
If so, and it wasnt pointed out during this thread, heres another thing you guys can do...................................................
Remove the shocks, make sure its extended fully out. Then drill a whole through the shock. There will be no more compressed air. So you can easily pull it back and foward with no pressure. Now just tie nails to the shock, and when you open the hatch, stick the nail through the holes. Not only do you save, 60 dollars, or even that 15 dollars, but you spend like 5 cents in buying 2 nails, IF YOUR LUCKY ITLL BE FREE IF YOU HAVE NAILS!!!!
Now, i still havent done this though ill do it soon cuz my shocks are getting weak already, sometimes i have to push the hatch up like 5x so it stays stable up. BUT i have done this for my hood. Since i have a carbon fiber hood, i cant put the shocks on because of the pressure itll just crack the hood. So i had completely removed it. Then i got tired of holding the hood up with a stick broom, so what did i do? Grabbed those shocks, drilled some holes, and now i can hold my hood up with the shocks with a nail through them. | You must be kidding. I took my struts off when I did my strut replacemement and that hatch must weigh 100 lbs. or more. I don't know about you, but I like 1 hand opening my hatch. I'm sure you'll get sick of this in a day or 2. | | | | | 03-19-2007, 05:39 AM | #42 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
Quote: Originally Posted by dave45056 You must be kidding. I took my struts off when I did my strut replacemement and that hatch must weigh 100 lbs. or more.
I don't know about you, but I like 1 hand opening my hatch. I'm sure you'll get sick of this in a day or 2. | LoL, well i think it would be good for the CF hood since its not that heavy, but i guess the hatch would be a little to heavy for that. | | | | | 06-23-2007, 12:13 AM | #43 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
well.. just an update. Been living with the aerostar struts now for 6 months. NO Issues. They are a little harder than stock, but that is it. | | | | | 06-23-2007, 12:20 AM | #44 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,895 | Ditto
Same here - problem solved. __________________ ...
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Thanks for the update dudes, I'm going to get the aerostar struts now. | | | | | |
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