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chad75 · 02-11-2015, 11:04 PM

any info on these Rear hatch supports? my 72's Supports needs some TLC

**DeadheadNM** · 02-12-2015, 12:50 AM

We all could use a hug from time to time. What's up with the supports - bent? Pics?

chad75 · 02-14-2015, 02:26 AM

These are the ones, they hold but the internals stick? not sure how they work first set. thanks in advance, Chad.

notsolo · 02-14-2015, 01:22 PM

Mine were in decent shape only didn't work all that well. Took them apart, slides slide out backwards. ( That's clear as mud )...cleaned all surfaces inside and out with fine steel wool (0000)..reassembled with gel lube. They work really well now.

BKSS67 · 02-18-2015, 11:04 AM

Do you realize your hatch struts are only screwed in with one screw on each end!?!

There should be two screws on each end. Look at your picture, the ends are just flopping around!

That's a great way to destroy your nice single wall top in a hurry

**1rippen6** · 02-18-2015, 06:55 PM

I have some of the original style bolts for the struts in the blazer for sale section I moved it to the top so it should be easy to find.

02-11-2015, 11:04 PM	#1
chad75 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 58	Hatch supports any info on these Rear hatch supports? my 72's Supports needs some TLC

02-12-2015, 12:50 AM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,320	Re: Hatch supports We all could use a hug from time to time. What's up with the supports - bent? Pics? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-14-2015, 02:26 AM	#3
chad75 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 58	Re: Hatch supports These are the ones, they hold but the internals stick? not sure how they work first set. thanks in advance, Chad. Attached Images

02-14-2015, 01:22 PM	#4
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,454	Re: Hatch supports Mine were in decent shape only didn't work all that well. Took them apart, slides slide out backwards. ( That's clear as mud )...cleaned all surfaces inside and out with fine steel wool (0000)..reassembled with gel lube. They work really well now.

02-18-2015, 11:04 AM	#5
BKSS67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norcal, CA Posts: 169	Re: Hatch supports Do you realize your hatch struts are only screwed in with one screw on each end!?! There should be two screws on each end. Look at your picture, the ends are just flopping around! That's a great way to destroy your nice single wall top in a hurry

02-18-2015, 06:55 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,715	Re: Hatch supports I have some of the original style bolts for the struts in the blazer for sale section I moved it to the top so it should be easy to find.



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