Byron, The struts I sell are the new factory original Stabilus and after over 1000 sold I have not a defective one out of the box. The point is they are warranted for any mechanical defects like length, or premature oil seepage rendering them defective. Please note they will wear out as any strut will do over time, but till then you can rest assured they are most likely the strongest you will see. John Hervey www.specialtauto.com -----Original Message----- From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of byrondelorean Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 6:41 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [DML] Struts When I picked my Delorean after a years long worth of restoration, I was dissapointed in the fact that the doors didn't open up like I remembered, same with my hood. I thought this was unnacceptable and that a new set of struts should be tried. Sure enough th doors flew up and bounced nicely. I am also in Michigan, my doors still fly up perfect even in 50 degree temp. I have a feeling there are reject struts for sale unknowingly at the various vendors or may just be too old. I have a friend with new DMCH struts, his doors droop. I have new DMCH struts and they operate perfect. Specialty Auto says they have the best around and they are warranteed for 5 years. I would buy a couple sets to try. I am anxious to read your new post regarding the outcome. I bet you will uncover the mystery of the drooping doors. The torsion bar should not be touched unless you have exhausted every option. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/