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    Posted: Jan/26/2008 at 12:22pm
Here is the process that I used to replace the spring loaded hatch lift supports on my '76 Gremlin with gas struts:
 
Drill out the holes on the original metal brackets and rethread them to accept 
the 5/16” ball studs required for the new gas struts. 
Source: this was accomplished by using NAPA part numbers: 
Ball studs # 735-1896 ($3.99 each), and 
NAPA (Balkamp) Turbolift gas struts # 819-5668 ($21.99 each). 
They work wonderfully! I also replaced the stock bracket star bolts with 
Dorman (# 960-007) ¼” – 20 x ¾” hex flanged cap (grade 8) black bolts.
'74 Gremlin 360/727
'81 Spirit 360/998
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Heres the pics.
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Nice Job.Looks great.Nice step by step.
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I appreciate Dennis hosting the pics. Thanks DS!
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No Biggy!  I Just Ordered my parts!!!
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Do you think this would work on a Hornet wagon? The current struts already have 5/16 bolts on them but I'm not sure if the length or wieght capacity would be the same.
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