This may have been covered previously, but does anyone know what size the torx screw is for the rear hatch strut? I don't want to buy a whole set of bits, just the right size to complete my strut change out. Already done with the hood, bye bye stick!

 

Hello, anybody there? I need this info ASAP, I'll be trying to finish up today!

 

sorry man, i have one, but i dont know what sise it is and it's at my dads with all my tools so i can't check

 

I will go out a little later once i am back home and take a look for you, and reply if someone else has not yet chimed in.

 

1/4in.

 

an what would a 1/4 in be in a torx measurement? a t15 or t10 or what? (mine are all labled thus)

 

Actually, the round end was a T50 torx, and the rectangular end was held on by a 5/16 bolt and washer. I found out the torx size by trial and error. I went to Auto Zone and got a T55 and T60 and went home and test fitted them; too big. So, I went back and exchanged for a set of five torx which cost only $.01 more than the first two. I no longer have to use a stick to hold up the rear hatch!

 

you have to do that too huh? lol. I figure it does not bother me. i am never back there anyhow since all my stereo stuff is in the back, and nothing else will fit (no storage area anymore) and i figure thata heavy friggen hatch is going to deter a one man job since it is hard to remoe anything with a 100+ pounds of glass and metal pushing down on you from above.

 

Hey - and for anyone looking at replacing yours - make sure you get the right size. I deliberately bought the "larger" struts, figuring maybe they'd last longer or something (i don't know WHAT i was thinking, but it sure wasn't straight). Anyways, to make a long story short, they are some tough-a** struts, and it takes a little effort to close my hatch (these were supposed to be for the cars that have the rear window wiper). Guess maybe I'll get those louvers after all - the extra weight would be welcome!

Jonathan

 

yea i have some of those struts on my z28.. when you unlatch it, the thing it up all by itself.. it will knock you in the head if you are not careful.

 

ask me how I know lol

 

how much did those cost ya? my front and rear are gone.

 

i think mine were 30 a pr... roughly.. at least for the back... not sure on the front yet. have never had to replace them...

 

does it mess with the alingment or no? easy to install?

 

i could not tell really.. my back hatch was 1/4 in off to begin with lol. but that did not change any.

 

The fronts were about 15-17 and the backs were 35 each at Autozone.