JesseLivingston Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I couldn't bring myself to use vice grips on my truck. Maybe if it was beat up all to hell, but it's not and is way to nice for such vulgar mechanics. After receiving just that as the only recommended solution (besides replacing with new) I did what I always do when faced with a problem. Stare, I looked long and hard, searching all corners of my brain and after a short time it came to me... A simple "Tye-Wrap" one with a metal tongue. Pulled tight around the piston. When you open the trunk, simply slide it up and it has enough friction to stop the trunk from closing. Yet you can still close the trunk without having to move it down, because it is pushed down in the process!!! I just put it on one side and seems to be enough. Simple. I like it. Remember to use your pliers and twist the excess off, this will leave a smooth edge and you will not cut yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I've heard of people putting a small kink in the piston to cause a slight bend giving enough force to hold up the hatch or window. I had a small piece of pvc pipe I cut down tothe size of the thicker part of the rod. When closed it fit overtop of the whole assembly and when open I would slide it up and 'brace' it between the thicker part and the hatch hiding the piston(used this trick on my Eclipse as well) Before that, I would just use my fishing rod holder but I don't have that issue anymore since my wife got me hatch struts as part of my birthday gift last year(still offically this year) and the rare ocasion I use the window only well...I have a hard head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Long neck beer bottle works well to prop up, place between edge and the opening against teh cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Why is everyone so cheap just buy new ones lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 x2 on new ones.....I installed em myself when I was 12....a 2x4 and less than an hour, and now it holds up just fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerstudd5 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I've used an ice scraper before, it works well, but that was on my camaro, the hatch on my pathy seems to hold up just fine, never replaced em. But that's not a bad idea if I ever start getting hit on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 x2 on new ones.....I installed em myself when I was 12....a 2x4 and less than an hour, and now it holds up just fine.. do you know how much beer i can buy for 70 bucks? and have extra hatch supports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I couldn't bring myself to use vice grips on my truck ... After receiving just that as the only recommended solution (besides replacing with new) Really? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=24903 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSlowReliable Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 do you know how much beer i can buy for 70 bucks? and have extra hatch supports When I got mine, they were like 23 each...if that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 About $12ea (glass and gate) on rockauto right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Really? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=24903 You can lead a horse to water... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day95 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 You can lead a horse to water... B Ohh Ohh I know.... But you cant make it drink the beer so u have an empty bottle to hold open the hatch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I've used an ice scraper before, it works well, but that was on my camaro, the hatch on my pathy seems to hold up just fine, never replaced em. But that's not a bad idea if I ever start getting hit on the head. poor maro(coming from the guy who uses a ice scraper to hold the hood open) My nissan does that but I've learned to live with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 About $12ea (glass and gate) on rockauto right now That is still a 12pack per strut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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