Has anyone put a Auto Hatch Release on a Clam Shell

[Longhorn Man]

that would be a cool idea, remove the handle all together on the hatch.
If the struts can't push it up from closed, you could always use some poppers like the guys with shaved door handles used.

[gemiii]

I wanted to post this to HartRods post but it is locked up. I ordered those struts from Amazon for $18.78 each with free shipping and they gave $5 back so the total was $32.56. I havent gotten the ball studs yet so they are not installed. Anybody know the size of those ballstuds so I can get them locally?

George

Amazon.com: StrongArm 4220 Volvo 740 Sta. Wagon...

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Burb

I just reviewed the older section on shocks for a clam shell lift gate in the FAQ section, great info by the way Hart Rod ... always wanted to do it but never took that first step.
But to take it one step forward ... has anyone ever tryied putting an automatic release for the hatch.
Is it possible to use the lifting power of the shocks or would you have to add some type of pusher or maybe a stronger shock setup?


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Rick

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

that would be a cool idea, remove the handle all together on the hatch.
If the struts can't push it up from closed, you could always use some poppers like the guys with shaved door handles used.

The way the push button is setup, you could easily modify a door lock solenoid to pop it open. As far as the lifting power, once you get the liftgate cracked 3-4 inches, the strong arms will push it open.

Originally Posted by gemiii

I wanted to post this to HartRods post but it is locked up. I ordered those struts from Amazon for $18.78 each with free shipping and they gave $5 back so the total was $32.56. I havent gotten the ball studs yet so they are not installed. Anybody know the size of those ballstuds so I can get them locally?

George

Amazon.com: StrongArm 4220 Volvo 740 Sta. Wagon Tailgate 1985-92: Automotive

Nice buy on the StrongArms! I found these ball studs on the website you posted:

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As far as finding them local, Napa is probably the only place that might have them. If you have a couple of old 67-70 trucks you can use the ones that the bottom of the gas pedal attach to, .

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