Cherokee Liftgate Question

Are the struts supposed to *push* the liftgate open, or just keep it from falling closed?

I have to pull the liftgate open, against what resistance the struts provide. And when it's really cold out (for Socal!) the struts don't hold the liftgate up at the highest position (the liftgate drops

3-6").

So, what's "normal" for this?

TIA

(95 XJ Sport 4.0 Auto)

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noneyabusiness
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Yours are worn out. It is best to replace them in pairs.

Both of my XJ's will open by themselves. One has new struts.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
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Mike Romain

I have the same thing with my hood. They will work fine all summer so plan on replacements next winter when you are reminded by the tailgate falling on your head.

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billy ray

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L.W.(Bill) Hughes III

I only have to push the button and crack my 88's back door and it opens by itself. Same with my 87's.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >
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Mike Romain

Same with mine. The original struts wore out a few years ago and I spent something like 36 bucks on a new pair. It was money well spent, push the button and the hatch just opens up.

Jeff DeWitt

Mike Roma> I only have to push the button and crack my 88's back door and it opens

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Jeff DeWitt

Ditto here. I had to lift the gate on my 93 when I bought it used then it began falling back down. Like Jeff, I spent about $36 for struts and now it opens inself.

"Jeff DeWitt" wrote

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Vito

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