Heavy Duty Rear Hatch Lift Struts?

[EddieC]

Just put on some StrongArm 6156 hatch struts on our 2008 Tahoe and the hatch only opens half way before needing help to continue. I believe they are rated at 244 pounds.
I want full unassisted rise like when new so does anyone know of something significantly stronger?

 

[OR VietVet]

Why not use the OE struts for that hatch. If you liked how it was working before, then use the OE struts. Like these: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6416112&cc=1441040&jsn=973

If just the glass: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6416115&cc=1441040&jsn=974

 

[EddieC]

Are the specs of the oems available somewhere?
I see the Strongarm item specs unfortunately the old ones were "recycled" and not compared.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Call your local GM Dealer and give them your VIN number, and ask them for a price and the part number. They will give you both, and then you can go look for a much better price for that part number.

 

[EddieC]

Isn't it odd that a search on GM parts sites list different lift gate supports for the left and right sides of the door?

 

[gooffeyguy]

Isn't it odd that a search on GM parts sites list different lift gate supports for the left and right sides of the door?

Maybe the drivers side doesn't need as much pressure if you have the power liftgate, as the lift mechanism is on that side

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[swathdiver]

This time of year with the cooler weather the struts are a little lazy. When it's warmer out, they lift just fine. Of course, this gets more pronounced the older they get.

GM OE for me.

 

[Larryjb]

Take a look at this site: https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/c...ROLET&Model=TAHOE&search_return=all&Year=2008

They do give specs.

 

[EddieC]

Maybe the drivers side doesn't need as much pressure if you have the power liftgate, as the lift mechanism is on that side

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No power lift.

 

[EddieC]

Take a look at this site: https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/c...ROLET&Model=TAHOE&search_return=all&Year=2008

They do give specs.

Not the GM oem specs. That's the problem, not knowing what to compare to.