Lift Gate Supports for 2000 Outback

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gearjunkie

Hey all.
I am looking for the back gate gas charged lift supports for my 2000
outback wagon. I haven't been able to find them anywhere in the
internet, and the dealer here is charging $90 for them. I've seen a
million and one of them for a ton of other cars, but nobody seems to
have one for my car. Has anyone found these anywhere besides a dealer?

(It's driving me nuts because all the ones at checker or napa are ~$25
so I'm having a hard time paying $90 for one).

Thanks!
-nathan
 
Suggest you try Auto Zone or Advanced Auto Parts. Pretty sure both
stores carry replacement gas charged tail gate and hood lift supports
at a reasonable price.
 
Be wary of the salvage yard hatch struts if you do go that route, as what
may seem fine in the yard will often time fail the first bit of cold weather
you get, leaving you with a hatch on your head. I know I've dropped the
gate on my head dozens of times. :-/ Autozone quoted me $110 to special
order a pair that would fit my former '89 GL Wagon ( RIP )-; ). I opted not
to pay for replacements. Course, if you don't mind going a bit more
redneck, a broomhandle cut to size works in a pinch. (-;

~Brian
 
gearjunkie said:
Hey all.
I am looking for the back gate gas charged lift supports for my 2000
outback wagon. I haven't been able to find them anywhere in the
internet, and the dealer here is charging $90 for them. I've seen a
million and one of them for a ton of other cars, but nobody seems to
have one for my car. Has anyone found these anywhere besides a dealer?

(It's driving me nuts because all the ones at checker or napa are ~$25
so I'm having a hard time paying $90 for one).

Thanks!
-nathan

email Jamie through www.subarugenuineparts.com

Carl
 
I've been doing the 'redneck' thing for a little while now, and have
decided to try and find some new ones. It just hurts paying ~$90 for
one of these things when I walk around all the auto parts stores and
they're 25 (but don't fit).
Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm gonna keep looking for a bit
more, but it's looking like I'm gonna have to bit the bullet on the
OEM one from subaru.
-Nathan
 

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