2001 Super air Rear hatch hinges

[Brian Sullivan]

Having some trouble with the two rear side compartments doors staying open. I added new shocks they seem to last about a year before they start looking the holding power.

I amthinking about fabricating a two more gas shock mounts on each side to help hold it but to me it just looks like a poor design mostly because after it gets past 1/2 way closed the shocks kick in and actually pull it closed its nice because it holds the door shut but if your not holding them when they close they slam shut really hard.

Was wondering if anyone has happen to modify them the way the 2002s are with the piano style hinges and one gas shock.

[seth]

I mistakely bought the 70lb shock instead of the original ~20lb shock. Once you twist the compartment lock they automatically open and stay open! There is always pressure on the door so it sticks up slightly. The only bad part is that it opens when I trailer, must be to much vibration and vibrates the latch open. I just unhook it when I tow.

[Brian Sullivan]

Were yours the same style of hinges as mine?


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[seth]

No mine do not look like those in your pics above. They use a shock about 20" long and look like a much more simple design. Ill get some pics for you.

[Brian Sullivan]

Ya that's what I thought. I knew I've seen some 2001's with a different hinge set up. Part of me wants to change mine but I do like how mine actually holds it down too. I wonder why correct craft had two types. Yes pictures would be great if you could. I already just bought 4 new small gas shocks so idk if I want to drop money on a whole new set up but would like to see how yours is attached.


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[jhiestand]

Once you twist the compartment lock they automatically open and stay open! There is always pressure on the door so it sticks up slightly. The only bad part is that it opens when I trailer, must be to much vibration and vibrates the latch open.

I've had a similar experience in that mine seem to die after about 4 years or so. When I purchased replacement shocks I think they're higher pressure than the originals, and now I always have to 'lock' the doors down or they'll fly open if I hit a wake or hit a bump while trailering.

It's a mixed blessing, as I never had to latch the compartments before. Now, it's a pain to be gearing up and having to lean forward to latch/unlatch from the platform.

[seth]

Top Mount

Bottom Mount

Hinge

I think you can get the parts from nautiqueparts.com

[Brian Sullivan]

Thanks for the photos seth its a real help I may skip the hinge swap seeing how they are 160/pair and just try in adding a gas shock like yours.

[Brichter14]

I will save you some trouble and trade you my entire real hatch that is a one piece instead of three!

[Brian Sullivan]

Thanks for the offer but I do like the 3 pieces vs the 1


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