smtippin

Just pulled tailgate struts off of an 89 XJ (don't know trim level) but they seem to be an inch longer than my tailgate extends. Will I have any problems if I muscle them on? Could it end up weakening my hinges?

Oh the easy answer...compare them to the ones you pulled...doesn't work since they ones I had in were for a Bronco II.

Thoughts?
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Abovetimberline

Not sure what the difference may be but they were the same from 84-94 and were changed in 95.

smtippin

Well I went to rockauto.com and their pistons seemed pretty universal for all years of XJ it just looks off and I'm not sure that one inch is healthy for the hinges. Plus, it will be a pain to try to compress the pistons to get them mounted.

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JeepCoMJ

they're called "struts"

smtippin

What would you know? You drive an MJ.

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JeepCoMJ

eh. I've most likely owned more MJ's and XJ's than you...this ain't my first rodeo

smtippin

I'm joking with you buddy. No need to try to have a ***** measuring contest. Sheesh.

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mod_junkie

i wouldnt muscle em on find the correct ones for your hatch my friend did that with his 240sx and it bent his hatch

Metmknice

I would check clearance to makre sure that when they are compressed that they will still tuck correctly.