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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Need help: hatch struts defrost

Hey everyone i just purchased an 84 Z28 and am hoping to save it as it has a great running engine but has taken a beating visually from previous owners. Sort of a rolling restoration. The rear hatch has a defrost wired through the struts.... and thestruts are shot. i guess my question is where would i find the cheapest struts and do i need a special type b/c of the defroster?! if you guys have any special discount part sites or reccomendations i would love to hear. thanks!
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Re: Need help: hatch struts defrost

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i guess my question is where would i find the cheapest struts and do i need a special type b/c of the defroster?
Welcome to TGO, Gsyslo. Any auto parts store (Autozone, Advance, Napa, etc.) should have what you need in stock. Explore their websites for the best price.

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Re: Need help: hatch struts defrost

All the ones I've purchased for resale have had the connector tabs spotwelded on to power the hatch defroster grid.

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