I have an '88 LB9 IROC-Z I'm restoring, and unfortunately one of the previous owners decided to half-a$$ delete the rear hatch pull down unit. The sliding latch had been JB Welded in place, and the pull down motor and linkage is long gone. I went to the local Pick N Pull today and found 2 replacement pull down motors (they're everywhere in Buicks and Cadillacs!), but the linkage itself used in those applications appears to be different than what I can make out in the few pics available online for the 3rd gen unit. I'm going to try to make it work, but I would match rather find the correct linkage. I know I can get replacement nylon guides, but the metal linkage to the sliding assembly doesn't seem to have any supplier. Does anyone know of any sources?

 

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Lift rod?

 

Found it, thanks for the PM! Turns out it is similar to the Buick / Cadillac lift rod, but I'm going to order the correct Camaro / Firebird one from TDS today. Thanks again!