Michael wrote: >Long story short, the strut acts more like a shock absorber, preventing the door from "flying off" the car when you open it. It also acts to slow down the action when you close the door too. In either case, the gas strut does not have the guts to carry the weight of the door (not by a long shot!).< This isn't entirely true. The strut and the spring work as a team to open the DeLorean door. The job of the spring is to get the door open to about 30% of full travel. The strut is responsible for the rest of the travel. This is why it is vitally important for you to be certain that the struts are not the cause of a droopy door before you attempt to adjust the torsion spring. Overtightening the spring can cause the door to open too quickly when a good strut is installed, adding enormous stress to the hinge mechanism and the T section of the roof. Mike Griese Storage Software Development Manager Tivoli Storage Management Rochester, MN 55901 Internet: magriese@xxxx office: (507)253-1853 mobile: (507)254-1859