[DML] Door Struts

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Dear List,

Does any one know what the original door struts look like. Mine are
Lift-O-Mats that were made in Mexico (I find it hard to believe that
Mexican made struts were factory installed in 1981). Are these the
ones that came on the car or has this been my t-top problem all the
time. Also does any one have a measurement on these units, how long
they are.

jim
vin #4149

I was also researching these lift-o-mat struts awhile back, I had them on my car when I purchased it. Until one day the driver side strut lost its gas. I decided to just purchase new struts from PJ Grady. And I'm glad I did. They totally out perform the lift-o-mats.

PJ Gradys struts seem to be a little longer in length than my old struts, sorry don't know how much longer.

And Stabilus, who makes the lift-o-mat struts is aGerman company with 7 other locations around the world including Mexico.

I also had a problem with one of my doors hitting the t-panel, I adjusted the height by loosening the panel screws. Problem solved.

Mike Vin#1113