Opinion needed - hatch lift support

[KristinaU102]

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?

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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]

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]

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.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[abebehrmann]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

x3 on the getting a buddy to help!!!