View Full Version : Opinion needed - hatch lift support
KristinaU102
10-23-2013, 02:02 PM
So I need y'alls opinon. I'm tired of buying stuff and finding out it's not the right part or whatever.
I have a 1995 Cherokee Country.
My rear hatch is currently being supported with a pipe when needed. I want to replace them ASAP as this is freaking annoying. What is y'alls opinion of these?
Qty (2) Jeep Cherokee 1995 1996 Rear Liftgate / Hatch Lift Supports, Struts, Shocks, Dampers, Springs Strong Arm 4218 : Amazon.com : Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61LKotewnDL.@@AMEPARAM@@61LKotewnDL
First off, is this the right part. I know it SAYS it's the right part but I'm leery.
Second, I was watching the video on how to replace and it looks pretty darn easy. As a noob with a screwdriver I think I can do this? If not I have a guy I can get to do it for me and usually pretty cheap. BUT i like doing things myself whenever possible.
Thanks guys!
prerunner1982
10-23-2013, 03:28 PM
They are not too hard to install, but it helps to have a friend to hold the hatch up for you.
I can't comment on that part in particular....
Brasscatz
10-23-2013, 03:58 PM
Yes, they are super easy to change. I think those will fit, but just regular ones from AutoZone or O'Reilly work just fine too.
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abebehrmann
10-23-2013, 04:17 PM
Thanks for posting the link. I wasn't planning on fixing mine anytime soon because I saw the price was ~$25 a piece at the Autozone near me, not terrible but definitely not something I was rushing out to fix. I can get two from this company for my 99 for that price!
jschmidt250
10-23-2013, 04:31 PM
I’ve seen two different ways these attach.
The first is spring clip that goes over the entire ball stud, It just pops on/ off. The second is a thin wire that slides up into the cup on the strut that locks the ball in place. They are interchangeable with each other and very easy to replace.
prerunner1982
10-23-2013, 04:32 PM
USE THIS LINK....
Qty (2) Jeep Cherokee 1995 1996 Rear Liftgate / Hatch Lift Supports, Struts, Shocks, Dampers, Springs Strong Arm 4218 : Amazon.com : Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61LKotewnDL.@@AMEPARAM@@61LKotewnDL
WHY? Because XJtalk.com will get credit and a small return.. (no additional cost to you).
prerunner1982
10-23-2013, 04:33 PM
Or at least use this link (XJtalk.com gets credit) before you search/purchase.
http://www.amazon.com/?&tag=jeepcherokxjt-20&camp=216797&creative=394601&linkCode=ur1&adid=1PCSQYFAFH860KVMFHM4&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xjtalk.com%2Fcmps_index.ph p
KristinaU102
10-23-2013, 04:58 PM
USE THIS LINK....
Qty (2) Jeep Cherokee 1995 1996 Rear Liftgate / Hatch Lift Supports, Struts, Shocks, Dampers, Springs Strong Arm 4218 : Amazon.com : Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Cherokee-Liftgate-Supports-Dampers-Springs/dp/B007RVQY8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382563850&sr=8-1&keywords=1996+jeep+cherokee+hatch+struts)
WHY? Because XJtalk.com will get credit and a small return.. (no additional cost to you).
Yay I will use that link instead.
I had been looking at several and this one's price was just too perfect. I also looked at Advance Auto and Auto Zone and they wanted like $22-$30 per strut. This is much more to my liking.
My current struts have the little wire that looks like a staple almost. I feel I can finagle that pretty easily (knocks on wood). If not the maintenance guy at my apartment complex does small mechanical things when I need him. I'll just make sure to do it while he working so I can call him quick if needed. ;-)
4.3LXJ
10-23-2013, 06:04 PM
If I remember correctly, I got mine at NAPA for about $20 per pair 4 years ago now and they still work like new
90045jeep
11-14-2013, 06:34 PM
x3 on the getting a buddy to help!!!
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