I replaced mine about 5 years ago, and they are still so strong that my wife has a little
trouble shutting the hatch.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nolan Hester" <waywest@EARTHLINK.NET>
>
> Great idea Karl!
> This definitely beats replacing the struts, which I've done _twice_
> and they still only last about 6 months. (It's LA so it ain't the
> cold weather.) The 8" PVC pipe's also a whole lot more elegant than
> the 3' prop board I've been using.