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How To Install Replace Tailgate Strut Support Ford Explorer Sport Mazda Navajo 91-01 1AAuto.com
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this helped me. figured it was pry with a flathead but wanted to be sure. thanks!
Thanks for watching. If the screw that the strut attaches to is broke, you may be able to use a pair of Vise Grips to remove it. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thank you. this was a huge help. I was wondering how to get those things off. My only problem is that the top part was rusted out and broke off so if you got any advise on that, it would be a great help. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.
Thank you
So hard to do if you don’t know how–thanks for showing how easy it is to do–and yes even a girl can do it with the help of this video
If it was any easier they’d replace themselves! Thanks for the vid!!!
We currently do not have a video that shows that.
do u have a vid for replaceing the gatew window?
Wow, thanks, that couldn’t have been much easier. I had this replaced in like 5 minutes.
Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thank you! This was exactly what I needed to fix the struts on my VW Rabbit. (And now I can brag that girls can do this too!)
Thank you guys this is exactly what I needed to give me the confidence to fix my hatchback that makes use of the ball & socket type. Thank you again!!!
I just had to replace one of the upper support pins. It rusted and broke off. Do a search for ML3000 ball stud. I had to drill a hole where the old pin was. Then use an M8-1.25 tap to create the threads you’ll need for the ML3000. I used anti-seize on the tap to help cut the threads. Then I used a lock washer and red threadlocker to try to make it a permanent repair. The old strut popped right on the replacement stud. It’s working okay, but I think I’ll replace the struts just in case.
We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to replace them on the glass. They should be fairly similar to the ones shown in this video. Usually there’s a small metal band on the outside of the old strut that you can pry up with a flat head screwdriver. Then the new one should press right into place for you. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
How do you replace the rear window support struts on 1995 ford explorer? (because both of them on my explorer don’t work, I have to hold it up.)
As the years go by and they wear out the tension can become less. You might notice it more in the winter because of the cold air.
so you’re saying that since the cold weather makes the gases in the struts less active, thereby causing the lift gate to sag, then the struts has to be replaced every winter time or one every year?
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