Mark, fellows and fellaws:
When I tried on both new struts delivered by TBD, even I had problems
closing the hatch.  So, I checked both old struts and selected the strongest
one (try with one at a time, and see which one holds the door best).  Then I
used one of the new struts in place of the old one removed combining
strengths.  Hatch will remain open and will close with one hand.  When we
setup the rear hatch tent, since I was letting the kids sleep inside the
van, after checking everything I slip my PVC security holder over the struts
to assure it would not close on someone head, the pipes never engaged the
struts.

Jose Rafael Moscoso, RT, BSc, MPH {jmoscoso@caribe.net}
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