Trunk Glass Window Strut / Piston things?

TM21fourT3 · 04-25-2011, 06:19 PM

My strut piston thing that holds my trunk glass window up broke yesterday. there was fluid all down the back.

What is this exactly called and is there a part number i need? Mine's too faded to read it. Thanks.

*Roadrunner777* · 04-25-2011, 07:16 PM

Sach's Lift Support
Orielly's 304009 for about $23
Usually these come up if you search on 'strut'
These are usually replaced in pairs to prevent undo stress. At $23, I might just replace one and see where it goes.

beauboy · 04-26-2011, 05:26 PM

Advance Auto parts and Auto Zone carry it also, usually on the shelf. Replace the pair of them. If one went, the other will go soon enough.

tgreene92 · 04-26-2011, 05:28 PM

23 dollars seems like a steep price, i had to buy 2, i ordered them online for 12 bucks a piece if i recall. I'm sure if you do some internet shopping you'll find them at a much cheaper price like i did, I do not remember the site i got them from however.

*Roadrunner777* · 04-26-2011, 06:33 PM

You know who has cheap on-line prices on parts sometimes, don't laugh, amazon.com, especially with free shipping. Not for this part, unfortunately, but they had the best price on trunk struts for my Contour.

04-25-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
TM21fourT3 Wannabe Elite Explorer Connecticut '94 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 75 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Trunk Glass Window Strut / Piston things? My strut piston thing that holds my trunk glass window up broke yesterday. there was fluid all down the back. What is this exactly called and is there a part number i need? Mine's too faded to read it. Thanks.

04-25-2011, 07:16 PM	#2
Roadrunner777 Bemidji, MN 94 4x4 Sport 88k Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,253 Vehicle Specs	Sach's Lift Support Orielly's 304009 for about $23 Usually these come up if you search on 'strut' These are usually replaced in pairs to prevent undo stress. At $23, I might just replace one and see where it goes. __________________ 1st Gen Fuel Pressure Not ready for prime time link list KD0SCJ

04-26-2011, 05:28 PM	#4
tgreene92 Wannabe Elite Explorer south jersey '98 XLT x2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 407 Vehicle Specs	23 dollars seems like a steep price, i had to buy 2, i ordered them online for 12 bucks a piece if i recall. I'm sure if you do some internet shopping you'll find them at a much cheaper price like i did, I do not remember the site i got them from however. __________________ 98' XLT, 4.0 SOHC, war shackles 2 in TT, 31" destination AT's,cherry bomb vortex, Aussie locker, Custom snorkel. Basketball pole front bumper. 98 XLT, 4.0 being parted out, pm me for parts>>>. My ex-build thread-http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=311851

04-26-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
Roadrunner777 Bemidji, MN 94 4x4 Sport 88k Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,253 Vehicle Specs	You know who has cheap on-line prices on parts sometimes, don't laugh, amazon.com, especially with free shipping. Not for this part, unfortunately, but they had the best price on trunk struts for my Contour. __________________ 1st Gen Fuel Pressure Not ready for prime time link list KD0SCJ

04-26-2011, 05:26 PM	#3
beauboy Wannabe Elite Explorer Jacksonville, FL 1991 Ford Explorer XL Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 163 Vehicle Specs	Advance Auto parts and Auto Zone carry it also, usually on the shelf. Replace the pair of them. If one went, the other will go soon enough.