# 94 Astro back upper Dutch door lift struts

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-astro-back-upper-dutch-door-lift-struts/26645>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [February 18, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-astro-back-upper-dutch-door-lift-struts/26645 "2009-02-18T22:23:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![cartalklover200](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ba0ec/32.png) [@cartalklover200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalklover200)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-astro-back-upper-dutch-door-lift-struts/26645/1 "2009-02-18T22:23:38Z")

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I need to replace the struts for this door; anyone have a suggestion regarding best struts and where to buy?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-astro-back-upper-dutch-door-lift-struts/26645/2 "2009-02-18T22:30:39Z")

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The gas springs can be purchased from any auto parts store. I’ve installed different brands and never had a problem with premature failure.

Tester

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-astro-back-upper-dutch-door-lift-struts/26645/3 "2009-02-18T23:38:08Z")

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Just go to your local auto parts store and tell them what vehicle you’re driving. They will sell you the correct struts, and you’ll be happy.