Interest in restoration of rear hatch gas springs>>> - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ZR1Vette · 06-03-2010

Over period of years I have heard many talk about the slow failure of the rear glass hatch gas springs (struts) and a desire to repair or replace the struts (I fall into the category too). Basically, the glass hatch should rise to full open position when the hatch latch is released...many do not do that...rather the hatch opens slightly then to go to full open you have to assist. NCRS types would fail the functionality test and for others just an inconvenience.

Lift Support Technologies (LST) in Canada in one of the few (if not the only) companies that will restore the original unit back to OEM specs...yes you can get replacement gas struts, but they are obviously not OEM and there are visual differences between them and OEM.

Regular price by LST for gas spring (they call them 'springs' instead of 'struts') restoration is $85.00 per spring and they also provide a gas recharge service of $45.00 which is generally not recommended since in most cases the reason of the failing spring performance is failing seals which would be replaced under the restoration process but not in the recharge only process.

I have talked to LST about a "group purchase" and here is what they have offered:

You supply your OEM gas springs and they will discount restoration to $65.00 PER gas spring (aka the cost for 2 springs would be $130.00). Shipping from you to LST is on your nickel and shipping from LST back to you is in the cost of the discounted base rate of $65 per spring.

To get this group discount (about 25% off) we will need minimum of 5 confirmed orders (meaning 5 different people sending 1 or 2 or more gas springs).

I will be participating (no, I do not get additional discounts etc for setting up...pay the same like everyone else

) so I am gauging interest to see if we can get a total of 5 or more interested. If this is the case, I then can confirm with LST and those participating will get specific instructions on shipping (remember company is in Canada so there are some "special" things we can do for shipping purposes). Once LST receives the gas spring it is a 3 day turn around then shipped back to you.

Let me know...and please if you commit please treat it as an obligation since our discount is dependent upon a GROUP purchase minimum.
Thanks

06-03-2010	#1
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Interest in restoration of rear hatch gas springs>>> Over period of years I have heard many talk about the slow failure of the rear glass hatch gas springs (struts) and a desire to repair or replace the struts (I fall into the category too). Basically, the glass hatch should rise to full open position when the hatch latch is released...many do not do that...rather the hatch opens slightly then to go to full open you have to assist. NCRS types would fail the functionality test and for others just an inconvenience. Lift Support Technologies (LST) in Canada in one of the few (if not the only) companies that will restore the original unit back to OEM specs...yes you can get replacement gas struts, but they are obviously not OEM and there are visual differences between them and OEM. Regular price by LST for gas spring (they call them 'springs' instead of 'struts') restoration is $85.00 per spring and they also provide a gas recharge service of $45.00 which is generally not recommended since in most cases the reason of the failing spring performance is failing seals which would be replaced under the restoration process but not in the recharge only process. I have talked to LST about a "group purchase" and here is what they have offered: You supply your OEM gas springs and they will discount restoration to $65.00 PER gas spring (aka the cost for 2 springs would be $130.00). Shipping from you to LST is on your nickel and shipping from LST back to you is in the cost of the discounted base rate of $65 per spring. To get this group discount (about 25% off) we will need minimum of 5 confirmed orders (meaning 5 different people sending 1 or 2 or more gas springs). I will be participating (no, I do not get additional discounts etc for setting up...pay the same like everyone else ) so I am gauging interest to see if we can get a total of 5 or more interested. If this is the case, I then can confirm with LST and those participating will get specific instructions on shipping (remember company is in Canada so there are some "special" things we can do for shipping purposes). Once LST receives the gas spring it is a 3 day turn around then shipped back to you. Let me know...and please if you commit please treat it as an obligation since our discount is dependent upon a GROUP purchase minimum. Thanks