Hi. I'm looking to replace the lift supports (gas struts?) for my 2007 Aspen. The hatch fell on my wife last night. I laughed a little when she told me, but I better get it fixed. It looks like a simple job to replace. Can I order the parts through the dealer, but do the repair myself? Otherwise, where can I order these online? The parts suppliers around here don't seem to have them in their catalogue. Any idea how much a pair would cost?

Thanks!

 

That's called a liftgate strut. Part numbers:

55362108AC -- without power liftgate
55364640AB -- with power liftgate

You can find them online for around $10-11 each. They come off by prying a bit on the retaining clips and then pulling.

Just Google the part number with "Chrysler" or "Dodge" in the search string, and you'll find them for sale in many places.

 

Thanks for your help! I'll start the search.

 

Napa or any other auto parts place should have them. I am surprised they haven't been able to help out.

 

Thanks for the help. The part numbers were especially helpful. Not carried by NAPA (not in Newfoundland, Canada anyways). They were on back order at another place. Ended up getting them through the dealer. ~$25 a piece. Easy to install. Just popped off after prying back the retaining clips a bit.

 

Canadian Tire didn't have them?

Oh, well, Go Red Wings!

 

I've bought replacement lift supports for the following all from amazon.com for about $30 per set..
2002 Sebring - trunk
2002 300m Special - hood/trunk
2007 Aspen -liftgate

 

I had to replace mine because I was using a pole. If it worked, I got it on the head. For my Sebring, I have purchased original OEM parts like the window switch on the driver's door, trunk struts. They fit perfectly. As for the headlight glaze, all these products are garbage. You can use paint thinner on plastic and fine crystal. Put a little on, being careful it does not get on your card. Open the hood and use plastic covering and painter's tape. Put the paint thinner on, and rub lightly with very fine sand paper. Do it a few times and then polish with Armor All. If you have a buffer, use it or else elbow grease will do the same. After the 1st time, leave it alone. If good or better, on another day, repeat. I have learned that the slow way is the best way. Remember, very light touch with the sand paper. Let the paper do the work, not your arm muscles.