AOW162435

I’m wrapping up a lengthy list of maintenance items for a Rennlist friend. The last piece was replacing the decklid lift struts. I just finished installing them and they are VERY strong. As in, the lid lifts with authority.

The struts are installed in the same positions as the old ones - the upper holes in front and the lower holes on the decklid arm. Is this common behavior for new decklid struts?










Andreas

996AE

You can run just one instead of two.

Two are for whale tails or other heavy.

Single should do the trick.

SpeedyC2

I recently installed two new struts and the deck lid definitely comes up quickly. It is not enough to worry me, but there is no doubt the lid is coming up.

Maybe your set has just a little extra "umph" to them!

AOW162435

I disconnected one strut and it barely held the lid up.

I think a perfectly acceptable workaround is to pull the release with one hand while intercepting the lid with the other. Works fine,




Andreas

Mark in Baltimore

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Pmorritt

Chances are you were so used to the old worn out struts that the new ones just seem overly strong.

Paul M

As with many things in life, I think you'll find their operation will become less 'authoritative' with age and the deck will take longer to rise and be less firm when fully extended.

You could try switching between the upper and lower holes, although I don't think the choice of hole makes a significant difference.

AOW162435

Solid gold.




Andreas

Vincent C.

Those are incorrect for the rear of a 993.....they fit but not correct.....those are for the rear of a 964 turbo with a rear spoiler....you need 911 512 331 01.....i would get the proper part....do not use just one, that becomes a problem.....

996AE

Thats it!

SpeedyC2

Dear lord...

IXLR8

Andreas, this was discussed years ago if you remember. A friend of mine installed a set from Pelican and his rear deck could have been used as a catapult, so I did some searching. What he got was for a Turbo.

See that 370N in the numbers below? 370N = 83 pound-force and sure enough, that is what the bathroom scale indicated give or take a couple of pounds. Your units show 600N in one of the pics.

My replacement unit marking:
STABILUS
371068 0370N 292/10 AM17
911.512.331.01

The original unit marking:
STABILUS
LIFT-O-MAT
2522LS 0370N 132/03 D 09

IXLR8

Andreas, you don't want the rear deck lid flying up at warp speed. I remember how hard my friend's rear deck lid came up and hard against the mounts. He would have to stop it with his hand to prevent it from hitting the stop. The forward mounts are likely spot welded in place and the last thing anyone needs is for them to snap off. We all know about our door straps on a 993.

996scott

After installing mine, the first time i pulled the latch is scared me how quick it jumped open. A year later it has mellowed out a bit.

AOW162435

^ Alex,
Great info, thank you.



Andreas