Liftgate Lift Supports
#1
Liftgate Lift Supports
I've just been dealing with this for a long time now, but finally I want to get it fixed. My liftgate currently only has one lift support, since the other one broke off, making it unfunctional. I know the easy fix would be to purchase a new set from the auto parts store, but my problem is the ball attachment on the door completely snapped off along with the old lift support which I no longer have. My only idea on fixing it involves welding some new ball connector to allow the lift support to pivot on, but I don't know where i could find a piece to serve this purpose. Anyone have any ideas to help me out? Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Irish10Hockey; 07-29-2009 at 03:03 PM.
#2
I have somewhat of an idea,
You stumble upon the identicle colored blazer at an Auto wreckers and take its lifegate? :P
You stumble upon the identicle colored blazer at an Auto wreckers and take its lifegate? :P
#3
Thanks for the idea but that's way more money and time than I'm looking to take, since those lift supports only cost $20 and my liftgate is in excellent condition other than the broken piece.
#4
What about digging around in the bins of your local hardware store for ideas?
Install a small bolt and the round off the head?
Install an allen head bolt?
Install a small bolt and the round off the head?
Install an allen head bolt?
#6
Thank you Yooper, That is exactly what I was looking for. I wasn't sure they even sold those separately... all I should need to do now is a simple weld to reattach the pivot.
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