hatch struts

[PaulD]

what do you do if you have a spoiler on the hatch ? the OEM struts go bad after like 6 months, if that. Do you guys know people that sell stronger ones that pretty much bolt on.

[viper-blue]

I have the same problem. There isn't a strut around that won't end up going bad. Not to mention they usually squeek when you hit a bump. I removed the struts and have a prop bar I rigged up. I just keep it beside my subs in the back and prop the hatch up when I need it. I'd rather have a solid piece protecting my head back there, lol. Not to mention no more struts squeeking

[Christ]

well, not remembering where atm, but there's a universal kit that just screws onto your hatch, if you have the ball and socket type struts.

It's pretty much the same thing you already have, but you can use dual struts on each side... it helps with the weight if you have a wing on, plus, if you get a dual set from the car with the heaviest hatch you can find (OEM style) you might end up with a hatch that when you pop it, it automatically lifts up... a nice bonus.

I personally add struts to just about everything, from my deck lids on sedans to hatches and HOODS.... I love my hood popping on it's own when I take the pins out.. and yeah, I'm one of "those" ppl... just about every car I own ends up with pins in the hood and/or deck lid. lol.

[turtlecrxsi]

Originally Posted by viper-blue

I have the same problem. There isn't a strut around that won't end up going bad. Not to mention they usually squeek when you hit a bump. I removed the struts and have a prop bar I rigged up. I just keep it beside my subs in the back and prop the hatch up when I need it. I'd rather have a solid piece protecting my head back there, lol. Not to mention no more struts squeeking

That is the best option and is exactly what I did prior to selling my crx. I used to have one strut but it wasn't strong enough to support the big crx hatch. The reason I had one is because the hole on one side was stripped out so I couldn't get the bolt in right in order for the hatch to close. Anyway, what I did for a long time was used a pair of vice-grips to hold the strut up by crimping it where the strut went into the sleeve of the hatch strut. Well, a couple of times the vice-grips gave way and the hatch hit me. One time the lock mechanism hit me right in the head and I'm lucky as hell I didn't put a hole in my head. Be careful!

[thefooshmeister]

i replaced my hatch struts right after i got my crx 4 years or so ago and i just have a small jdm style wing on it..theyre already starting to go out lol and ive gotta get new hood replacements for the legend..20 bucks a strut no spank you..

[PaulD]

I have seen the vice grip trick, messes up the shock if it's any good. I guess I will look around some more and see if anything else is out there.

[Christ]

www.google.com ... search "dual hatch strut kit" or something similar