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Re: hatchback gas springs

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Subject: Re: hatchback gas springs
From: jac73@daimlerchrysler.com
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:13:34 -0400
Mike B. stroked the keys thusly:

>I need to find a source for gas springs for the hatchback on
>my wifes 1996 Ford Probe GT. Anyone have any ideas short of
>giving the dealer $200.00 for them???

The ones on my '94 Probe GT went, too.  I haven't found an aftermarket
source yet, but I've instead placed a suitable length of broom handle in
the rear of the car.  This works nicely and cost me $0.00 as I had an old,
worn-out O-Cedar broom in the garage.

Jim "Fix It Cheap" Crider
autojim@att.net
'65 Mustang
'78 Fiesta -- BUY THIS CAR, ASK ME HOW!
'93 Classic 26' Trailer
'94 Probe GT
'95 E-350 Club Wagon
'99 Mustang Cobra

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