I have known that the ford explorer hatch shocks fit the xj but with some modification. What modification is needed if any? Also I've heard ford windstar hatch shocks are better. Has anyone done this?

Why don't you just buy new shocks for the XJ?
They're not expensive and require no mods to fit.

I purchased JY Cherokee struts for cheap. Someone replaced theirs before they got t-boned

Explorer shocks are WAY stronger. One will be sufficient, but then you have odd torque when closing and, apparently, this can warp tailgate.

Just go oem..

I guess I got lucky, the hatch opens itself as soon as I hit the button

Look around online amazon and rockauto can be half the price of the same thing in a store.

I thought the ones I found for the explorer were cheap but came to realize that Amazon has them cheaper and new. Good thing I didn't buy them.

Honestly unless its a part i have to have today i order everything online now.

i bought these. seen to be strong as hell.. hatch damn near smacks ya in the face it rises so fast..lol





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