Tailgate Hood Hatchback Wont stay open...... Quick Fix
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- čas přidán 28. 12. 2012
- Cheap way to permanently repair a car trunk, hatch, rear gate, Truck toolbox ,SUV , Truck hood or tailgate lift strut.
PVC pipe
Lift Strut Support repair HACK Tailgate Hood lift shock fix hatchback - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Awesome yet simple fix, took me 10 min from start to finish on my caravan hood strut. Thanks mate, saved me heaps.👍
Awesome
Common sense and ingenuity go a long way! Thanks for leading the way.
Used this on my Xterra today. $2 & some change from Home Depot. Saved me $42+ on new struts. Took ten minutes. Dude, again, Thanks a million.
shrinkdoc49 Awesome.
We need more people like you on You Tube. Great idea..
James Spallinger Hey THANKS... I'm glad you like it.
Thanks, you will save me $50
Great idea; I fixed my RODEO in minutes, I spray painted the PVC in black to match the strut;
Thanks for the video :-)
kingneo195 That's great. The black paint will definitely make it look sharp.
That's awesome!
I just stumbled upon this video and it's the perfect solution for my mother's Saturn. Last time I was at her place I bonked myself stupid with her trunk. Thanks man.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I've done this to more hoods and tailgates than I can even count now. Sure beats a stick.
This proves my point that PVC pipe is the greatest invention known to mankind, followed real close by duct tape. Beautiful idea!
Really cool idea, I can't wait to try it on my Civic! They had been bad since I bought the car 2 years ago. ...and driving me nuts! I'm unemployed and really broke so this is a great thing!
Great Idea 65! This is what YT is all about. People helping people and not charging a dime for it.
Thanks... Glad you like it.
Yeah, that's what makes YT great.
i KEPT watching videos looking for the easy fix.....and I found it....yours!!! I knew somebody was smart!! THANKS :-)
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Watched your video a years ago and thought that's a great idea! Today I made/installed one on my daughters mini van. It does the job and cost's WAY LESS!. Thanks for the tip
Great. I'm glad you used it.
Great solution to a common problem. Curtis Harrison told me about your idea after he'd seen my version on CZcams using scrap wood. Cheers, Andy.
Organikmechanic Hey Thanks.
This was such a life saving solution for my little crv hatch. Thank you SO much, you brilliant man, you.
Awesome, I'm glad you tried it out.
This guy's maniacal IQ is off the scale.
Thanks man , did it on my hyundai and it works!!! Just be careful not to bump the strut when in use and knock the pvc out of position. An accidental bump could cause the hatch to fall...
Brilliant and simple!!! I was about to spend $30 to get new struts for my old clunker. I am so glad you posted this!
Larry Welch Thanks. I'm glad you found the video.
Going to do this to my neighbors truck now whether he likes it or not... He uses his bed divider tension bar to hold up his tonneau cover and it annoys the H3LL outta me when we load up to go fishing. Thanks bro, you are the man !!!!
Milton Davis Awesome. I'm glad you found the video.
Clever fix. My Sorento hatch is starting to fall but the shocks still have a little push left in them. I was pricing replacement struts and really wasn't looking forward to $50 or $60 to replace them. But, I do have plenty of scrap PVC lying around. Thanks for the tip.
I'm a mechanic and another option if people don't know is to use vise grips on the rod.I always hang a rag over them to get my attention before I try to close the hood with vise grips on. Awsum channel you got here
Thanks. It's annoying auto manufactures have gone away from spring hinges.
Love your videos b/c of the quality. You sound very professional, easy step-by-step clear instructions, confident and very intelligent. Thanks for not cursing. Seen your videos on the boat....Awesome!!! I could never do a paint job like that. Going to use this tip for my F150 truck hood.
sarhael Thanks. I had a fun time doing the boat. I just did this trick to the hood of a car the other day. The owner was amazed.
I got about two years on my replacement struts for my jeep. I'll be making one those this weekend. Great idea. Thanks for the video.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
This is awesome. Thank you so much. For sharing this fix. I used it on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Works like a charm, and will save future head injuries : - )
Awesome, I'm glad it was useful.
Thanks for sharing your video. You just saved me a bunch of money on my car, and I didn't even have to switch to Geico.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
That is REALLY a neat idea, so simple....yet so effective!
Man you're a genius! the hood on our heavy equipment dumper kept falling down, only the hood was so heavy it could decapitate or break someone's neck if you had your head inside the engine when it came down, I did as you show here only out of galvinised steel pipe, but I did both struts & cut one pipe a small bit shorter than the other so if one fails the other wont, to drop just disengage the longer strut first, go to the other side disengage that & the hood comes down, go raibh mile maith agat
Thanks Darren.
-Moe
I watched your last video and you mentioned a youtuber vwdarrin finished up some body/paint work on the Vanagon. Then I get an email that a vwdarrin just subbed me. Sure enough theres the Vangon. Your parent must love it. VWDarrin seams like an awesome guy.
I just spent $44 on two new struts for our 2005 Prius but it's good to have your invention in mind in case these fail like yours did -- and for ones that weaken in the future. I've been wacked in the head a few times and it ain't pleasant. Thanks for sharing. The O-ring retainer is a great addition
ChicagoJohn It's a handy thing to know, just in case. Thanks for watching.
That's just frickin amazing. I suffered a serious injury from a lift gate falling on me so I really like this one
Best fix on youtube. Others have a split tube or PVC pipe that you can loose. This is perfect!! Great Life Hack!
+Mary K B Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
super nice job. I've been doing a similar solution for 1 1/2 years now. I just cut a slot in the pvc from top to bottom, and heated the ends to squeeze the ends down. But it is still a pain in the wazzoo to clip, and unclip it. But it works well.
Your idea is much better. i cant wait to try it out on my trooper.
THANKS.
MUDDy
Good idea, just cut a slot the 1/16" less than exact width of the slimmest part of the strut then snap it on, should work?
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
Yeah, Thanks for watching.
The gate on my station wagon bashed me in the head pretty good last winter, I'm definitely getting some pvc for the struts now! You're a genius, thanks for the video!
+SuperKONR Yeah, that's no fun.
+SuperKONR yeah, I got my head bashed too. It's a good motivator, but even the expensive new ones only lasted 6 or so years, I don't want to waste money on new ones.
Glad I could help.. Dual is a great idea when a hood is that heavy. Take care.
Thanks Dusty. Hope you have a great new year as well. -Moe
Hey - you're the guy I want to be lost in the woods with - very clever and beautiful in its simplicity.
I'm glad you like this. Thanks for watching.
Worked perfectly for my hood. Many thanks for posting this video. Saved me from a lot of money and aggravation.
David Tanis GREAT.. I'm glad you found the video.
Thank you! Finally my husband can fix his Dodge Durango trunk door. For an old car...its not worth getting new shocks. Im glad I found this.
Lovely Leo Chic Awesome. I think he'll be very happy with this.
You ALWAYS provide a good simple solid solutions, I've used dozens. I have NEVER Commented on anything
(not Troll, maybe Lurker, but definitely trying to stay under the radar) , but you deserve any little CZcams "algorithm ' perk this comment will provide, thanks
I'm glad it will help.Let me know how it goes. .
Excellent wisdom with frugality of utmost concern.....thank you Sir!
Wellington Curtis Thanks.
genius ,,thanks Pal ,hard to get parts for imported cars here in Argentina and when you can find them they cost double the USA prices ,so this kind of DIY fix is excellent for us ,,Thanks again .
Thanks.
Worked perfectly on my jeep grand cherokee. Thanks for the hack I was sick of using that stupid broom stick.
***** Awesome. I'm glad it helped.
I just made a video with almost the same title and someone put a link to your video in the comments. WHOA! That's a great idea- AND you've even got a red beard! That's awesome!!
Thanks Brian. Beard Power.
Ginger Power!
Like the TVs you can't have your own chance you got to take what they give you The ink in the printer And now the struts At least we have a good guy which shows us how to save some money Thank you very much
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I tried this on my 05 Hyundai Santa Fe, it worked well. I used a 3/4" EMT (electrical metal conduit), it is .81" inside diameter, my has shock is .76" outside diameter and it worked well. I didn't have an O-ring, so I used an elastic that the postmen throw on the ground by the mailbox. I removed the top ball joint clip (C band clip) with an ice pick and on re-assembly I slid (not easily) the clip over the end of the shock, from the top down into the slots. Thanks for the tips. I used to open the glass hatch window and it would shift the weight enough to keep the hatch door up, after 2 years, that didn't work anymore.
Stefan Meyers Great, I'm glad you found the video. Nice creative work with the rubber band.
GREAT INFORMATION VIDEO. MY TYPE OF EASY REPAIR. THANX FROM A SENIOR CITIZEN!!!!!!
You're welcome. I'm glad you like the idea.
When mine is cold it won't stay open. A prop is a good temporary fix and I appreciate the tip because that's what I'm gonna have to do until I come up with $50/pair for new gas filled lift shafts.
My Ford Expedition is this way and I only need it in the coldest winter months. The rest of the year it works fine and have had this trick on it nearly 10 years now.
sixtyfiveford You sir are a genius!
Struts for my 1990 Nissan Micra are only ~£20 but still, a big saving overall and quite a nice trick.
MattySP34Ks Hey thanks. Yeah, it's a handy trick for sure.
Super clever fix for weak struts! Thanks 👍
Should have just done this in the first place!! Just replaced my struts and it STILL won't keep the gate lifted. Great idea dude.......
Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
This is one of the cheapest but definitely one of the greatest ideas out there! Thanks alot!
Awesome, I'm glad you like it.
Why even the stick idea is brilliant....thank you.
I have no idea how to make that pipe : ))) I wish I did.
TFS. xo
You're a thinking man. Loving your videos bro.
Hey, Thanks. Glad you're watching.
Brilliant, the definition of elegant solution
Thanks for the hack! My struts are starting to go. They aren't that expensive, but it's always nice to save a few dollars.
Deltadivaix Thanks.
Great idea on slitting the pvc and putting the O-ring through to hold it! Nice going!
Flipped the struts for my topper over and use a 3/4" piece of copper pipe. Cut it 1/2" shorter than the length of the strut rod. Thanks for the idea!
Sounds great!
Yet another great idea!!! Wish you all the best in the coming new year. Thanks for sharing, Dusty
Worked great on my dad’s tundra camper shell! Many thanks!
Awesome, I'm glad you tried it out.
Very creative 65. Just happened to trip over your vid while looking for something else, brought a big smile to my face. Will have to check out your other ides.
Awesome video. I came here after seeing a link from briansmobile1.
seeing this makes me want to give myself a dope slap for not thinking about it myself.
Robert Oswalt Thanks for stopping by and watching.
great ideas, been sending you to all my friends and relatives. i'm subscribed
Very innovative and creative thanks for sharing.
Exactly the solution I need for my Saturn Vue SUV. Thanks very kindly!
Man you come up with some of the coolest fixes.
scottsinfl Thanks Brother.
ultra cheap, but very functional and elegant solution. thanks!
+zernestro Hey Thanks.
Terrific idea!!!! I have the problem - for years now - on my 1986 Chevy Sprint. Have been using the pole for probably 5 years... Just checked @ parts Train & for two new shocks, it would run over $50. I have the same issue with a Cadillac hood! Gonna do it with both cars! THanks
Love it ! simple and effective fix. Just the job for VW camper tailgate strut
John Lafferty Hey Thanks.
Thanks Mike, what a great idea. Was just about to buy new struts; will try your solution.
Let me know how it goes.
thanks brother
you rock
just fixed my trunk, tailgate window and my hood this way.
+stonedkid69 Thanks Man.
Finally someone posting useful & safe ideas on the net...
beautiful. After first refilling a hood strut with oil and throwing in the towel when faced with how to inject compressed air...then after lengthening the shaft of another hood strut and having the oil blow out the seal upon compression...I found your fix. Now the hood strut with it's lengthened shaft is holding up pvc.
Kevin Johnson Great. I'm glad you found the video. I've spent countless hours trying to repair these lift struts. It seams that once the main seal leaks, all is lost. I installed a tire valve into one and got it to work for a short while, but it ended up loosing all of it's air as well. I tried thick grease on the seal and it helped but not for long.
Needed this tip! Thanks! As much as the new ones cost, they are on the bottom of the list of priorities. After this I probably will never buy new ones!
Perfect! Worked on my Toyota highlander and took me about 5 minutes. Thanks a lot.
That's great, I'm glad you tried it out.
You saved my head and pocket 😊. Thank you very much. God bless you.
Thank you so much. I was getting ready to replace most of the shocks (about 12) on my RV.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
Simple brilliance! You'd make MacGyver proud!
Great Idea. Mine has just started dropping down but is under warranty but I’ll bear it in mind for future and tell others
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Dude you are a freaking Genius. You're going to save me a lot of money
Thanks... Glad I could wow you.
This works great, thank you very much for sharing it. I have the upside down hood struts on my 2004 Cadillac SRX and it works like a charm. For less than a quarter I have a solution that will outlast the vehicle.
James Scherer awesome
"When the solution is simple, God is speaking."
Einstein.
jonesgerard Nice quote.
Thank you for your brilliant idea :) Definitely gonna use it if my struts go soft on me!
Thanks.
Good one, Thanks. I love the rope coiled on the bike crank and kickstand!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you! Did this today and it works perfect!!
+Beth Tappan Great!. Thanks for watching.
BRILLIANT!!! lol. I especially like the o-ring thing. Thanks
Thanks! I need this modification all over the place right now.
Thanks, it has come in very handy for a lot of vehicles.
That was a great idea, you just saved me 80 dollars. Thanks and God Bless
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
Great Jury Rigger Idea...."O" ring takes it the next level!
Thanks.
All of my company work trucks do this!! I know what im doing at work tomorrow!! Thank you!
robbie schneider You're welcome. I'm glad you found the video.
Thanks Scott.
Thank you so much. Saved me $70!!! You’re the bomb.
Nice hack. I've spent over a hundred replacing struts on a couple minivans when the kids where still at home. I was looking at spending another $48 for a set of Camry hood struts. I think I will try your fix instead. The slot+o-ring was very clever!
CoastalBBQ For the occasional hood opening these are great. Some hood struts are designed that you can't slip this pipe over. If yours is like this, just split the pipe all the way up and you can snap it around the strut. A little electric tape makes it look factory and keeps it from ever opening up again.
The strut that holds the seat up of my wheelhorse has failed, I have been shoving anything near by to hold it up when I refuel. I think I will make one of these for it this afternoon, I have the pvc. Another great idea, thanks!
Dasdfjkl Hey Thanks.
Genius.
Simple.
Love it.
Thanx a million.
Keep up the good work.
Subscribed 👍🏼
I've used this idea in the past minus the "O" ring trick, I like that.
***** Awesome. Yeah, the "O"ring is only seldom needed.
Just bought my stepson a used Tiburon, upon opening the hood found both struts shot. AFTERMARKET struts for the hood on a Tiburon are $78 EACH!
I thought they would be about $17 each. Ridiculous amount of money for hood struts. Plan on using the PVC pipe tomorrow. I would rather use the saved money on upgrades for his new ride.
Thanks a bunch.
believr77 Those are expensive!
You're welcome. Hopefully it comes in handy.
Good idea. You solved the problem and help me stay under budget.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
thanks for a sensible economical fix, I appreciate you help
+Levi Taylor Yeah, thanks for watching.