Rear Hatch Lift Support

[gigajoe]

I have a victory 4x4 ladder on my rear hatch. Previously to installing it I had the strongarm brand lift struts on my hatch but it still sags in cooler weather. I went and bought the Lift Support brand reccomended by Victory 4x4 and Im not sure if its better, maybe slightly worse. I was wondering if there was another brand thats more powerful or if there was a workaround for this. I currently have nothing mounted to my ladder.

 

[weberlukas74]

You might want to give Sachs or Stabilus a shot; they've been solid performers for me. And, make sure the installation is on point; sometimes even a tiny misalignment can mess with the performance.

 

[MrTom]

Same Question ?

This is a good question. I am considering moving from Southern Utah (summer +117F) to Montana (winter -30F). On previous trips the hatch would not stay up and was a PIA when opened. Had to use hiking poles to keep it open.

Would also like a recommed strut replacement from members who live in the northern mountain cold weather states who have this issue.
Thanks
Tom

 

[LOSTR4]

I'm in MT...the OEM struts have been working great, though I'm not rocking a ladder...the above referenced "Stabilus" is a solid performing, strong-armed strut...not sure which one you need but I use them on my old school German car hoods...

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