Are Hatch lifts the same part or Lft/Rt.?

[Bob Eyres]

I’m ordering new hatch lift support tubes, and they indicate in the catalog “Left”, there is no “Right” indicated.
Is there a difference in mounting? Or are they interchangeable?


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[HAWAIIZR-1]

Coincidence that I ordered a set last night. My research showed a left and right due to defroster connector. In the C4 community folks recommended this company and lift support brand that supposedly made the OEM stuff. I saw negative comments about Strong Arm.

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/stabilus-sg130005-084-gas-charged-chevrolet-hatchback-lift-support-strut-30284-39105w/




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[Bob Eyres]

Aloha- thanks for the response. The problem is Rockauto is offering the Strongarm strut @ $6.47 ea. , 2 needed of course. But the list says it’s the “left” strut. No listing for the “right”.
No way to call them to get explanation.
Great deal for one half of what I need.


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[HAWAIIZR-1]

Aloha- thanks for the response. The problem is Rockauto is offering the Strongarm strut @ $6.47 ea. , 2 needed of course. But the list says it’s the “left” strut. No listing for the “right”.
No way to call them to get explanation.
Great deal for one half of what I need.


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Aloha Bob! That is too funny. I also received the email closeout and was going to buy the same. I’m sure it can be modified to work and almost ordered two left for that price. I did not bother actually looking at my car to see. Best wishes with whatever you decide.


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[cruban]

For what it's worth, I put on a set of these with no issues off Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Tuff-Support-Chevrolet-Defroster-Connectors/dp/B00GM3E1FO

[G-Sting]

Aloha- thanks for the response. The problem is Rockauto is offering the Strongarm strut @ $6.47 ea. , 2 needed of course. But the list says it’s the “left” strut. No listing for the “right”.
No way to call them to get explanation.
Great deal for one half of what I need.


I am not a fan of Strongarm's struts. I had installed a pair in another vehicle 6 years ago. It's a '99 RX300 which my daughter drives. The other week, she heard a loud pop coming from the rear. The left strut's plastic pivot end knuckle had broken, and the strut extended and punched into the taillight housing. When looking for a replacement, I found a couple of other folks who had the same problem. I went with another brand which cost a little more, yet had more reliability.

[Rumblin70SS396]

Coincidence that I ordered a set last night. My research showed a left and right due to defroster connector. In the C4 community folks recommended this company and lift support brand that supposedly made the OEM stuff. I saw negative comments about Strong Arm.

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/stabilus-sg130005-084-gas-charged-chevrolet-hatchback-lift-support-strut-30284-39105w/




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Thank you for this, I just ordered a set tonight.

Tony


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[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thank you for this, I just ordered a set tonight.

Tony


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You’re welcome Tony! I think you’ll be very happy with these. I think we get what we pay for and these are nice quality and like OEM.


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[Rumblin70SS396]

You’re welcome Tony! I think you’ll be very happy with these. I think we get what we pay for and these are nice quality and like OEM.


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Good to hear! I’d rather pay a little extra and get the right parts. I’ll let you know how the install goes.

Thank you,

Tony


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[HAWAIIZR-1]

Good to hear! I’d rather pay a little extra and get the right parts. I’ll let you know how the install goes.

Thank you,

Tony


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[Matt B]

Hi, was the original question ever answered? Left and right identical? I need to replace mine and I checked the originals having different part #. Is it just because the connector of course has to be located different between left and right?
I'd prefer Monroe Max Lift pieces but the seem to be only available for left hand side. Can the connector be twisted in that case to match r/h side?

[Z51JEFF]

Hi Craig! I just got a set,$25 shipped. Now does anybody know of a source for the hood strut?

[Matt B]

I got mine recently from Ecklers. The more expensive version. Comes without sleeve, you have to re-use the old one (so in case the orange latch is broken there comes no replacement with that one).
I just slightly brushed the glossy surface to match the matte black of the original sleeve.

[-=Jeff=-]

Hi Craig! I just got a set,$25 shipped. Now does anybody know of a source for the hood strut?

From where? Also do you know if the rear defogger will work? I bought a set cheap and the reason why was the defogger would not work as they look to be electrically con deed but were not

[dredgeguy]

Yes there is a left and right as the defogger connection is on different sides for left and right. I got these in the past, perfect.
https://www.gmpartsxperts.com/v-1992-chevrolet-corvette--zr-1--5-7l-v8-gas/body--liftgate
I have also purchased the generic one that can be used for left or right, same part number. I had to change out the defogger connection from one to make it work on the other side.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hi, was the original question ever answered? Left and right identical? I need to replace mine and I checked the originals having different part #. Is it just because the connector of course has to be located different between left and right?

I'd prefer Monroe Max Lift pieces but the seem to be only available for left hand side. Can the connector be twisted in that case to match r/h side?


I vaguely remember looking at the two ends to see the difference of left and right. All I know is the link in post #2 installs and work well with no issues.








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[Matt B]

Right, the different connectors are the issue. They're on top position on both sides so setup has to be mirrored. Rockauto (one of my best choices for deliveries to Germany) sells mainly left side struts. Maybe they can be modified to fit on r/h side, too.