When I lift up the rear door, it slowly sinks back down. Doesn't stay open. Is there an easy fix for this?

Thanks!

 

Replace the gas charged struts.

 

You can buy them at any parts store and install both in about 5 min. or less.

 

They are surprisingly easy and rewarding to replace.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/rem...struts-130042/

Some parts store folks will help pop them in. Those, batteries, windshield wipers, etc.

 

Once your done, it's like having a new wife.

 

I gave up on store bought struts. The original ones on my 1992 XJ have small wire "pins" that you insert through the ball-end that holds them on.

The replacement ones seem to just have a metal spring that WILL fail most every time you close the gate.

I just use a broomstick now. Sucks, but I haven't found a solution OR the original struts with the pins ANYWHERE.

Nevermind! Amazon.com to the rescue AGAIN! Ordering as I type this..

 

ive had zero trouble with mine exactly as you describe, work just perfect.. 3 months...

 

My dad put these super powerful gas struts on my 89 about 4 ish years ago and they still open the trunk by themselves. I just press the button, pull it up a bit and the struts push it up the rest of the way. I can get the part number for you if you want

 

I installed new struts that I bought at NAPA. They had a big selection. Then with a couple of brackets that I also got at NAPA, I moved the old struts to the hood. Still have plenty of lift to raise and hold the hood up. No more prop rod.

 

Buy two of these if it's a 1997-2001 model:
You can install with basic tools. Unbolt old, bolt on new. Replace one at a time. Having a friend or a stick to hold up the hatch helps.

 

the friend would be better than the stick...