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SL/R231: Rear Hatch Struts / Shocks

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Old 03-03-2016, 01:32 PM
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Rear Hatch Struts / Shocks

This winter with the colder temps, my rear hatch couldn't stay open, as the struts or shocks in the rear seemed to be failing early.

Obviously I am not the only one this is happening to, since those are now on backorder. Anyone else having the same issue?
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Yes, got replacements from Rock Auto (OEM struts) for half price than anywhere else. Check it out
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Yes, got replacements from Rock Auto (OEM struts) for half price than anywhere else. Check it out
Rock Auto is the ****! They usually have what everyone else is out of.

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