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Good replacement rear hatch struts?
I replaced mine over 10 years ago, and the latest ones no longer hold up the hatch when it is below about 40 deg. F.
I did a search here, but none of the thread titles on the first page of results looked even related to "hatch struts" (typical of forum search engines, which generally suck hind teat).
Does anyone know of good bang-for-the-buck aftermarket hatch struts for a Gen 3 SR5?
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03-14-2023, 04:18 PM
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I replaced mine over 10 years ago, and the latest ones no longer hold up the hatch when it is below about 40 deg. F.
I did a search here, but none of the thread titles on the first page of results looked even related to "hatch struts" (typical of forum search engines, which generally suck hind teat).
Does anyone know of good bang-for-the-buck aftermarket hatch struts for a Gen 3 SR5?
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I've heard good things about Strongarm struts
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03-14-2023, 04:52 PM
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My 4 year-old Strongarms left the chat recently and my OEM cold-spec struts (that Leon/Spiker kindly provided the P/Ns for recently) are Out For Delivery as I type this. I was going to find the thread with the part #s for you but I came across this timely post....
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3788222-post34714.html
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03-14-2023, 05:59 PM
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I've never heard of those cold weather struts before, this november I might go get myself some, the used OEM ones I got for like 15$ are better than the ones I had but still not amazing
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Strongarm struts lasted 5 years then failed. Go with the cold spec OEM, I'm also ordering some either this month or next.
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03-15-2023, 05:03 AM
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Many will, as stated above, disagree with the Strongarm hatch struts. I personally love them and just installed them three months ago. The P/N is 6815 in case you wanted to know. You can find them on Amazon and other platforms across the internet.
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OP here. Thanks for all of the info above. I just found the struts on Amazon with the part number given above:
https://www.amazon.com/4Runner-Liftg...s%2C103&sr=8-2
I presume the Strongarms bolt right up to the factory attachments, or do they require any special attachment brackets?
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OP here. Thanks for all of the info above. I just found the struts on Amazon with the part number given above:
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I presume the Strongarms bolt right up to the factory attachments, or do they require any special attachment brackets? |
What you see in the photo is exactly what you get. Just the struts themselves. All you need to do is remove the c-clips and push the pins out, replace strut, reinstall pin then reinstall the c-clip. Many will replace the old, worn out, sometimes even non-existent bushings that were once there. I did not replace any bushings and I haven't had any negative results. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, just a matter of personal preference.
If you decide you want to do bushings, you'll have to search around here on the forum. Some guys have used Hillman nylon bushings and then cut them to fit.
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03-15-2023, 11:29 AM
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I used the strong arms and got about 4 years out of them. I do deal with extreme winter temps. I too had to make my own bushings as listed in above thread.
I just got my yota cold temp struts . COmes with all brackets and bushings. I paid 52 each plus shipping
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I used to be a fan of Strongarm 6815, but now they are made in China instead of in USA, like they were before.
So as
@ Endlessblockades
said, I went with the OEM Cold Spec struts. They are massive, with plenty of lift force. Being OEM, I hope they last longer than the 5 years that the 6815's did.
Also, they come with new brackets, bushings, etc, so that's a bonus.
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Got my cold-specs last night and I am glad I spent the extra $ on the Toyota parts. Since the dealer was doing free shipping I treated myself to a rear wiper assembly (no pics - I put it on right away) to go along with the replacement rubber bumper I had laying around. Thanks again to Leon for the head's up on the struts.
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Quote:
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Got my cold-specs last night and I am glad I spent the extra $ on the Toyota parts. Since the dealer was doing free shipping I treated myself to a rear wiper assembly (no pics - I put it on right away) to go along with the replacement rubber bumper I had laying around. Thanks again to Leon for the head's up on the struts.
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I kid. I do like the packaging on our rear wiper blades though. It's pretty cool I think.
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Much JDM, very OEM.
I kid. I do like the packaging on our rear wiper blades though. It's pretty cool I think.
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HAHA I am a sucker for that stuff.
I popped the struts in on my lunch break at work and forgot that I had used a 2x4 to prop up the hatch last time. Had to use my head as a hatch support and stand on tippy-toes while getting the bolts started. So nice that these are fully assembled and just need 4 bolts per side.
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