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Old 01-04-2012, 03:21 PM
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trunk lid support on a 38 chevy coupe

my 38 chevy coupe has only one support (original not working properly),i was wondering if anyone has tryed using gas struts instead?
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should work fine, they come in different lengths and stength
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I take it this is the trunk lid?? yes the gas struts work fine and they come in weight capacities as well..

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Let's put this in General Rodding tech also.

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