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Hatch Struts

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by romad, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. romad

    romad 2004 Prīus Base Former Owner (Sold 13 May 22)

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    After 7.5 years mine are weakening in that they do not open the hatch all the way. I can manually shove the hatch fully open and the struts will hold it (for now) but I have visions of one day they just give way while I'm leaning inside.

    So are there suitable aftermarket struts available available from AutoZone, O'Reilly's, etc., or are these another Toyota-only item?
     
    #1 romad, Mar 23, 2012
  2. redcoral

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    I'm pretty sure those can be recharged (perhaps at the dealer). It's a common problem with hatchbacks and SUVs. Mine are beginning to get a bit weak, so I will be asking around soon.

    Someone else on here can probably give you a more thorough answer.

     
    #2 redcoral, Mar 24, 2012
  3. cnschult

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    this is why I'm glad I don't have power seats or a power rear hatch, just one less thing to go wrong. instead of a $500 repair with a power hatch you are probably looking at around $50 for either the dealer to recharge the old struts or to buy new ones and throw them on yourself.
     
    #3 cnschult, Mar 24, 2012
  4. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    I'm glad this came up - my hatch struts are starting to squeak and seem to be seizing up.
     
    #4 a_gray_prius, Mar 24, 2012
  5. cnschult

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    anybody ever figure out which model of Strong Arm Lift Supports the gen II Prius hatch needs? Advance Auto Parts lists 54 different lift supports by Strong Arm, I have my car entered but they don't give any as an "exact match" so I'm a little stumped, any help would be appreciated.
     
    #5 cnschult, Apr 10, 2012
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