2002 Trunk Gas Struts

[Frankie the Fink]

Just curious about others' experience. Does your trunk lid have to be ALL the way up to keep it from slipping down and conking you on the head? My gas struts hold it up while its COMPLETELY open but anything less than that and the trunk lid falls down...

To wit, do I need to replace the gas struts ? If so, and anybody has a source that would also be appreciated.

MODERATOR UPDATE 2020- You can buy them here- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...rear-trunk-lift-supports-strongarm-4073.9227/

 

[CBBIRD]

Just curious about others' experience. Does your trunk lid have to be ALL the way up to keep it from slipping down and conking you on the head? My gas struts hold it up while its COMPLETELY open but anything less than that and the trunk lid falls down...

To wit, do I need to replace the gas struts ? If so, and anybody has a source that would also be appreciated.

Yes, the struts get weak. I replaced mine on my 2005 this year. Now the trunk stays up proud and strong.

 

[BillM]

I replaced mine on my 2003 last year. https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...rear-trunk-lift-supports-strongarm-4073.9227/

 

[Mach5]

I bought these last week - haven't gotten around to installing them yet.

2002-2003-2004-2005 Thunderbird Rear Trunk Lift Supports StrongArm 4073

If your having issues with your trunk supports you can replace them with these! Thunderbird Rear Trunk Lift Supports StrongArm 4073 Purchase link This listing includes 2 Lift Supports For the Trunk. Extended Length from Center Mount to Center Mount is 11.81 in. Strong Arm supports use standards...

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[Frankie the Fink]

I bought very similar struts and the trunk stays up nicely now....could be a rebranded version of what you show in the link.
Ordered a second pair for the hood.

 

[Mach5]

Installed the trunk struts today. Quick and easy. Much firmer lift going up and still "drops" closed when you get to about a foot away - perfect.