Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
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Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
Ive searched the threads here, and I went to a couple local auto parts stores and no one is listing them. It basically says with or without spoiler.
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Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
Thats what I thought, but I cant find a part#, weird 
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Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
BODY HARDWARE / LIFT GATE / LIFT GATE / Support cylinder 10070768 - Support cylinder
W/NOTCHBACK
MSRPOnline Price$86.25$86.25View Part Diagram -- Item #4
GMPARTSDIRECT.COM
W/NOTCHBACK
MSRPOnline Price$86.25$86.25View Part Diagram -- Item #4
GMPARTSDIRECT.COM
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Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
Notchbacks do use a different strut. The notchback strut is longer and the ends are different. Good luck trying to find them.
I use a standard firebird strut mounted upside down, with some Ace Hardware shoulder bolts. It might not be factory perfect, but I like spending $30 instead of $80 per strut.
I use a standard firebird strut mounted upside down, with some Ace Hardware shoulder bolts. It might not be factory perfect, but I like spending $30 instead of $80 per strut.
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Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
I can't believe that their still available from GM.The book shows that they were a 1 yr.option only.
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Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
I have called some of the companies that list them, and they dont have them in stock.
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Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
Notchbacks do use a different strut. The notchback strut is longer and the ends are different. Good luck trying to find them.
I use a standard firebird strut mounted upside down, with some Ace Hardware shoulder bolts. It might not be factory perfect, but I like spending $30 instead of $80 per strut.
I use a standard firebird strut mounted upside down, with some Ace Hardware shoulder bolts. It might not be factory perfect, but I like spending $30 instead of $80 per strut.
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From: Tucson, AZ
Car: 88 GTA Notchback
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Transmission: 700R4
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From: Mantua NJ
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: Do notchbacks use a different hatch strut?
BODY HARDWARE / LIFT GATE / LIFT GATE / Support cylinder 10070768 - Support cylinder
W/NOTCHBACK
MSRPOnline Price$86.25$86.25View Part Diagram -- Item #4
GMPARTSDIRECT.COM
W/NOTCHBACK
MSRPOnline Price$86.25$86.25View Part Diagram -- Item #4
GMPARTSDIRECT.COM
This GM part is no longer available.I sent them a email and that was their reply
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