Heavy Duty Rear Hatch Supports

[ccmickelson]

Since adding a rear ladder and ski rack, the rear hatch struts/supports have not been up to the task of holding up the added weight. As a solution I found these correct length, 27" struts rated at 250 lbs. on Amazon...

Amazon.com: Qty (2) 10mm Metal End Lift Supports 27" Extended x 250lbs: Automotive

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...and adapted them to the existing brackets from the standard struts using 10mm ball studs...

https://www.amazon.com/Pack-10mm-Ball-Studs-Hardware/dp/B076FGM8PW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=10mm+ball+studs&qid=1610066472&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVE84Skw2QjI2RU83JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU1NjYwM0VaUVpBMk1RSUtHUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzg1NjY2RVdHOUxNUElQUDUxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

They work great and easily lift and hold up the ladder in addition to the Terzo ski rack loaded with my skis and the kid's snowboards.

I used an angle grinder to remove the brackets from the standard struts and then cleaned up the holes with a metal step drill bit.

 

[jixaw]

Thank you for this! My struts are toast.

do these fit the high or low roof?

 

[sck_nogas]

Thank you for this! My struts are toast.

do these fit the high or low roof?

I think he's got a low roof...

Since he's bought the Lift Supports Depot -10mm Metal End Lift Supports 27" Extended x 250lbs

And the two sets made for the L300 are...

• Lift Supports Depot - Mitsubishi L300 Delica Van Tailgate Lift Supports (Low Body, Low Roof) 27.17"
• Lift Supports Depot -Mitsubishi L300 Delica Van Tailgate Lift Supports (High Body, Tall Roof) 31.5"

Though they only hold 160 lbs, vs his 250 lbs ones...

 

[ccmickelson]

Thank you for this! My struts are toast.

do these fit the high or low roof?

Good question! Mine is a low roof. You wanna measure your struts extended and get the closest size. There is probably an equivalent size for this same strut on Amazon from Lift Support Depot.

 

[sck_nogas]

Good question! Mine is a low roof. You wanna measure your struts extended and get the closest size. There is probably an equivalent size for this same strut on Amazon from Lift Support Depot.

Well, I guess you could use these?

13mm Metal End Lift Supports 32" extended 250lbs Pressure
and
13mm Ball Studs With Hardware - 5/16-18 Thread x 5/8" Long Shank - Gas Lift Support Strut Fitting

 

[jixaw]

Boom!
Thank you both

 

[ccmickelson]

Well, I guess you could use these?

13mm Metal End Lift Supports 32" extended 250lbs Pressure
and
13mm Ball Studs With Hardware - 5/16-18 Thread x 5/8" Long Shank - Gas Lift Support Strut Fitting

The 13 mm ball studs are taller and will create interference with the body of the van and the struts will rub.

I would message them and inquire about having 10 mm ends installed in the 30" struts.

 

[jixaw]

How much are we talking? Can I grind that away?

 

[ccmickelson]

Not wi

How much are we talking? Can I grind that away?

A few mil I'd think. You'd probably compromise the pivot. I'd just ask them to install 10 mm metal ends. They just screw on.

 

[jixaw]

Can I use the Oem ends? Do those screw off?

 

[ccmickelson]

Can I use the Oem ends? Do those screw off?

They do not. Look at their connection to the mounting brackets and you'll see what I mean.

 

[jixaw]

i spoke to them and they are getting me 10mm ends for the 32" ones....you are correct, they thread off.... i will let you know how it goes

 

[Delicatessan]

i spoke to them and they are getting me 10mm ends for the 32" ones....you are correct, they thread off.... i will let you know how it goes

Please give us an update upon completion.

 

[Megerald]

Looks like they are out of stock now?

 

[jixaw]

I did this install today. Holy cr@p these shocks have a lot of rebound and can lift a small child!

thanks guys - great find

 

[ccmickelson]

I did this install today. Holy cr@p these shocks have a lot of rebound and can lift a small child!

thanks guys - great find

Glad they work for you.
They easily lift the ladder, ski rack and my skis and can also do my kid’s two snowboards but that is near the tipping point.


I noticed you have the ball studs facing opposite directions with the lower point pointing inward. Is there no binding or rubbing?

 

[jixaw]

I don’t believe there any rubbing ..I’ll check to confirm

I just removed one, and built one at a time using the other as a mirror guide...the rebound is so strong it could give me a good uppercut if I were not paying attention

 

[CodyHennigan]

Just ordered up a pair of these w/ the 10mm swapped out on the 32" 250# shocks. I really wish Lift Support Depot made more things because they are incredibly easy and helpful to work with. $59 w/ free 2-day shipping

 

[CodyHennigan]

Holy crap these things are amazing! The swap was super easy. Stepped up the hole size to accommodate the ball socket studs and then popped them in. It's crazy to see how heavy the gate is without any struts in. Now, this thing pops up super easy....I actually have to put a little arm strength into bringing it down. One of the more useful updates I've done in a while.

 

[Delicatessan]

I’m working with Lift Support Depot now. Can someone let me know the part number for their Lift Support Depot shocks (and/or a photo of the part number).

@CodyHennigan @jixaw @ccmickelson

Thanks.