I was thinking........

If one strut is pushing up, and one is pulling down, or if one of the struts
is stronger than the other, wouldn't the hatch eventually get torqued into a
potato-chip shape?  You know, 'body by Pringles'?

I'll bet if there is any difference between left and right, it will be in the
orientation of the mounts, not strength or 'opening-closing'.  My guess is
that the closing would be best handled by gravity.

Just my 1.825 cents worth.

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico