Well, I read all about how to align my rear hatch. My hatch, like all thirdgens, is sticking out a little bit and is not lined up correctly. But when I remove the hydraulic shocks, and then close it, it looks perfectly aligned. Why would this happen? Do the shocks push enough rearward that it causes it to mis-align? Should I buy new GM shocks?

 

Mine is a little misaligned too, i haven't read up what to do about it yet. I did however just purchase some strong arm brand struts for the back and they're awsome. On a hot day they build up enough gas pressure to lift the lid on their own as soon as i hit the switch or unlock it. The lifetime warranty is a plus, but look at spending $65 for the pair. I'm not sure how much Gm replacements cost. As far as their affect on the alignment, i don't think it had any, but i haven't actually paid that close of attention since its not that bad.

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88 Camaro (not an RS, or an IROC, justa camaro.)
305TBI/700R4/2.73
14" Open Element and Flowmaster 80 seires

Next up: headers and gears

 

I replaced mine in Feb and it was fine. When I took my spoiler off, it was a little higher. When I put the spoiler back on, I think and hope it will go back to the right alignment.

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88 White Formula 305 TBI With A New CD Stereo and Abolutly Nothing Else Done To It!