E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit

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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2015 - 06:47:46 AM »
Hi Michele, I don't have the final pricing yet , but they will be reasonably priced.. hopefully I will get a exact dollar amount by Feb   :bigsmile:


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I  thank you and I look forward to hearing the price and see them hopefully on my cuda.

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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2015 - 12:09:00 AM »
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2015 - 12:43:04 PM »
I received the kit from John, Very nice workmanship. I won't be able to do the install until I get The car back from paint. At that point I'll do a full picture inatall.  Thanks John   :2thumbs:

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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2015 - 05:37:04 PM »
Thank you Mark. Just waiting on your install on Toxicwolf's Challenger. The Cuda R&D is Done.. I should be able to order parts after that. I have 3 Cuda (non-spoiler ) hydraulic strut set ups ready.... I am waiting for more info on the cost on cylinders to get a price on the hydraulic kit..
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2015 - 05:42:09 PM »
Just as soon as we get out of body shop jail   :banghead: 

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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #20 on: February 05, 2015 - 07:32:44 PM »
Yup . I know all about that   :bigsmile:
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #21 on: March 29, 2015 - 06:34:34 PM »
Sorry for the time lapse guys, Still working a few problems on these. With the cylinder pressures different between Cuda and Challenger and the spoiler weights different too , Its taking a little bit to get it dialed in.Hopefully I should know something soon. The cylinder manufacturer is in Germany so when I change a size or something it takes longer . I really can't finalize a price till I get all this straightened out ... Pictures are from a install in a Challenger with a go wing...:bigsmile:
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #22 on: April 04, 2015 - 01:41:20 PM »
Too bad this didn't come along sooner, I made my own for my 73 Cuda project.
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #23 on: April 04, 2015 - 03:13:12 PM »
I had planned to have the Challenger mocked by now , but still in paint.  :banghead:  I hate paint   :pullinghair:

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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #24 on: April 04, 2015 - 11:10:47 PM »
I had planned to have the Challenger mocked by now , but still in paint.  :banghead:  I hate paint   :pullinghair:

definitely know that pain.
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #25 on: April 05, 2015 - 11:58:07 AM »
Too bad this didn't come along sooner, I made my own for my 73 Cuda project.


What did you use like the brand and part number and length.
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #26 on: April 05, 2015 - 01:07:33 PM »
actually I bought the cylinders at a swap meet for a dollar each, at the time I didn't know what length I needed so I both 2 sets of differing lengths. I will measure it and see if there is a name. These are simple truck topper hydraulic cylinders, can be purchased at any number of places. We happen to have a truck and trailer accessories place nearby so that is where I went to get the ball stud to put into the trunk hinge and trunk floor bracket that I made. Mine are welded in as this is a pretty big overall change (notice the antenna on the right rear quarter). You could do the same by bolting the bracket down (Id recommend a support plate underneath).

I like the concept that started this thread, however I wonder what level pain it would be to remove them once the car is fully assembled should a cylinder go bad. depending on the price, maybe I will try this one out on my Challenger.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #27 on: April 05, 2015 - 01:57:29 PM »
The problem with the inexpensive struts is they go bad over time and carry no warranty.. The struts I use are made in Germany and have a 2 year warranty. The cylinders in my kit remove very easy from the ball stud , plus are custom designed to your E-body and remain mostly hidden from the trunk compartment ,not occupying valuable trunk space..Cudas and Challengers require different cylinders as ones with spoilers and luggage racks. I did this very same mod on my AAR clone back in 2005 and was working well when I sold it in 2010..  :bigsmile:
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #28 on: April 05, 2015 - 10:31:24 PM »
The problem with the inexpensive struts is they go bad over time and carry no warranty.. The struts I use are made in Germany and have a 2 year warranty. The cylinders in my kit remove very easy from the ball stud , plus are custom designed to your E-body and remain mostly hidden from the trunk compartment ,not occupying valuable trunk space..Cudas and Challengers require different cylinders as ones with spoilers and luggage racks. I did this very same mod on my AAR clone back in 2005 and was working well when I sold it in 2010..  :bigsmile:

Absolutely not trying to "dis" your set up in anyway, I think it is very ingenious and appears well made. Perhaps I missed but, but did you post any prices? Id be interested in what a Challenger with TA spoiler would cost.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
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Re: E-body Hydraulic strut trunk lift kit
« Reply #29 on: April 05, 2015 - 11:38:08 PM »

What did you use like the brand and part number and length.

I could not make out the brand, however the barrel length is 9.5" and the OAL is 15.75.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)