Moderator: volvite
I just ordered some 200lbs since they should be a little stronger than stock. I've had the liftgate hit me in the back of the neck and shoulders one too many times. I'll provide an update once installed..moO^. wrote:Anybody tried 200lbs? I wonder how well 200 lbs will work.
Unless I read something incorrectly, these 200lb have the same specs as the 225lb. Link below.volvite wrote:Openspaces: Which part number did you select? I too am intrested in the 200lbs lifts.openspaces wrote:I had the 225 ones and they were too heavy. Switched to the ~ 205 ones from mcmaster Carr and they are perfect. Had them about a year now.
06 here..mine is the same wayAZ_Path wrote:I've noticed my rear hatch does not move up as far as it used to and I can push it up about 5" more after it has stopped lifting itself. I know the hydraulics will wear out over time, but it seems a bit early. The colder temp plays a roll too I'm sure, but it's not very cold here. How are the hydraulics performing for others? Are mine weaker than normal?
jrjohn77 wrote:Unless I read something incorrectly, these 200lb have the same specs as the 225lb. Link below.volvite wrote:Openspaces: Which part number did you select? I too am intrested in the 200lbs lifts.openspaces wrote:I had the 225 ones and they were too heavy. Switched to the ~ 205 ones from mcmaster Carr and they are perfect. Had them about a year now.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#9416K148
Were they a direct fit or did you have to make them fit?SteveFinn wrote:I just installed 200 lb struts last night (9416K148). I wouldn't go any bigger than the 200 lb struts. I'm sure I will get used to moving out of the way of the hatch quickly when I open it....which is ten times better than getting hit in the head all winter long. I also had to move some stuff out of the way so I can pull into my garage farther. The McMaster struts have more travel (than the worn-out ones), so my hatch would hit one of the garage door brackets when I open it w/ the garage door closed.