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Stupid Question -- Help Please?

Okay, this is really dumb, so I apologize in advanceif I offend intelligent people.

I need to replace a couple of parts on my car, but I don't know what they're called, which makes looking for them online difficult, and asking for them at my auto shop too embarrassing to contemplate.

I have a 1989 Volvo 240 wagon. You know those two piston-y, strut-y dealy-bobs that hold up the big back door when you raise it? Mine have failed utterly and I need to replace them (ever try taking a heavy load out of the back of your wagon while trying to hold the door open with our head? not recommended), but I don't know what they're called. Anyone?

Thanks!

Patricia

Reply to
PButler111
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Those are gas-filled struts, also called gas-filled lifts. You can usually find or order them at AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and similar places.

Gary

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Gary Heston

Patricia,

try here:

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Scroll down to part # 1254916 , they are called Tailgate Shock for Wagons (79-93) and they are 13 bucks each.

RF

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Ritchard Findlay

There is a saying my friends have its that the question that's too stupid to ask hasn't been asked yet ! We all have to learn .

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Reply to
John Robertson

Thank you so much! After you told me what they're called, I also checked with the local (Chicago) Swedish Auto Parts. They charge $23 apiece for the same parts. I ordered them instead from the place you suggested (shipping was less than $5). I thank you, and my head thanks you!

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PButler111

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