Thanks Everybody for the input on the hatch struts.  I think I'm
going to get 2 strong ones and I'll let you know how I like
them.  I'm currently using the PVC pipe method.  It used to just be
there to make sure the hatch stayed up but now I really have to lift
to get it open.  I will not miss that.

Edward

At 08:00 PM 7/26/2009, The Bus Depot wrote:
> > I have two strong ones and couldn't be happier. I like keeping the rear
> >  hatch in check and they certainly do that. I have no problem closing it.
>
> > maybe the 'strong ones' you get aren't as strong as the strong ones I
> > get, 'cause, when I've had two strong ones on.......the rear hatch is a
> > PIA to close. I want to reach up with one hand, and close  it with ease.
>
>
>And therein lies the crux of the debate - different tastes. Personally I
>don't at all mind using two hands to close my rear hatch, since I happen to
>have two hands. (Actually, one well placed hand also works, but just
>barely.)  I much prefer that to being beaned in the head with my hatch,
>which starts to happen much too soon after installing weaker struts IMHO.
>
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