Rear Hatch struts

[morrisrh]

Given the Nissan OEM structs are about $175 for each gas strut for the rear hatch, are they any recommended aftermarket vendors recommended ? Thx for ant and all gel.

Rick
2003 350Z Base

[BusyBadger]

Even if you don't have a large(r) aftermarket rear wing if you live in a colder climate it's worth it to upgrade to the higher capacity struts. Even in Tennessee I've caught a couple of whacks to the back of my head thanks to the cold temps having their way with the functioning of the stock struts.

Circuit Sports Upgraded Rear Hatch Strut @ Concept Z Performance

Z1 Heavy Duty Hatch Struts

The Z Store Heavy Duty Deck Lid Support

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[morrisrh]

Thx, busybadger for the info. RIght now, I do not have a wing or spoiler on the rear hatch. However, I do live in cold climate in Penn., and there is definitely a difference in the performance of the stock struts in colder weather, as you've attested to. This looks like a good selection of vendors to chose from and I will get the higher performance ones. Thx again, Rick

[dasoupdude]

I've had the blown hatch struts for almost 2+ years already, I'm surprised I don't have a concussion from all the times i got that bastard dropped in my head.

[joshuainc187]

This brings me back to the ol' 240 days

[RicerX]

Z1 motorsports for the win. And funny Josh mentions the 240 - I dropped my brother's hatch on my head the other day ... totally forgot the hatch struts were hanging on by a thread.