Matthew K Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hello all, I'm pretty sure this topic has been discussed before, although I can't find it by searching. The the gas struts for my rear lift gate are shot since the glass rattles pretty badly. It happens more when it's cold (gas is at a lower pressure) than when it's warm (40 degrees or more). I'm looking for a good replacement without paying the dealer prices...any recommendations? Thanks! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 i doubt that it would make the glass rattle when closed... something is up with the latch or hinges maybe??? auto zone and such have them... can't remember but around $20 ea. and they are stronger then stock.. the latch pops up by itself when i release it... almost the same thing with the whole gate.. they are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Man Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 check ebay. I've seen plenty of em there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Yeah, I don't see how fading lift supports are gonna make the glass rattle... anyways, you can probably get them at a parts store like NAPA or Checker, etc. Didn't see any for your model year on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew K Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Thank you for your responses (and for checking on ebay)! I re-examined the rear glass and the struts. The struts actually work very well (glass pops right up). The rattling seems to be coming from a tolerance between the glass and the rubber seal. The latch mechanisms (and all the other parts behind the paneling of the hatch) are tight, so I guess I'll just have to put something between the glass and the seal to hold the glass tight. Thanks again. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmgar99 Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Your window gasket could be worn out...or like MZEXTREME said, it could be the hinges or the latch.....I'd check the gasket first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Are all Pathfinder lift gates easy to shut? I really get pissed when people shut the rear door by slamming it shut. It sounds like they're trying to brake the door. I guess you're kind of used to it from their own cars. I know that my in-law's Explorer's and my brother's Caravan's lift gate is pretty hard to shut causeing you to use a minimal amount of force to shut it tight. My door is so easy that all you need to do is drop it from about 6 inches near closing its shut. Its either its made differently than the rest its just not holding anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I dunno, mine has to be slammed pretty good, I've driven a new 4Runner that has this auto lock motor thing, you just gently shut the door and it basically sucks it closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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