I missed the original posts.  But, I like the idea of a system for the door.  

I do like the springs though.  I will contemplate another solution.  Or what other ones are out there? 

A flip down bar like in a car hood?  A flip thing that goes between the door and body?  A hook for the bumper? 

Eric Caron 

> On Jun 8, 2024, at 10:30 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I think that I will follow your lead.
> 
> Karl.
> 
> On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 9:16 PM Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@icloud.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Did what Tom  did. Cut the springs on that hatch. No more propping with
>> cap or magnet thing.
>> 
>> https://shufti.blog/2024/06/08/vanagon-the-thm-toms-hatch-mod/
>> 
>> Alistair