[pierremcalpine]

Well even after the numerous warnings posted and even though iI did insert a support I STILL managed to get nailed by the tailgate coming down on the back of my head. Wow. I forgot that I was supporting it with a ski pole and pushed it upwards (the tailgate) so that I could fit the new strut in and then bang! Down it came. At least it was the softer part of the tailgate (the carpeted piece). Anyhow it turns out mine were shot. Now that the new struts are in there is way more resistance to dampen the speed of the tailgate when it closes. Thanks for the feedback.