2late4u Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 havent really seen much on here about the hatch lift struts, but a neighbor kia I was checking something out for them and the hood almost got me as it slammed shut, but got to wondering about mine on my 2014 and ya after pushing the electric open switch I have to lift it up quite a bit for it to open at least it stays open tho, got me to wondering and after checking we don't have to much in options, either OEM for about 80-100 plus tax for each one or some off amazon only about 2-3 brands to choose from but one manufacture stands out over the others with a 83% rating with a bunch of journey owners say they have held up for them price is about $25 for both of them so makes me wonder how good they actually are...didn't see none on rock auto Went ahead and ordered them so we will see i guess,I'll post the results as well got to checking I guess no journeys have the lifts for the hood,oh well the proper rod still works great for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 On rockauto under Body&lamp assembly you drop down to lift support and there are a number of offerings for the rear hatch rods. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 I used Stabilus brand off rocka. Lasted about 5 yrs now, still work ok. They were middle price range I think. Have used them on other cars too. Lift struts easy to change so not as much risk with aftermarket brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago How are the hatch shocks working out? Not getting beaned when they aren't strong enough to hold the heavy fibreglass hatch in the air. I used stabilus because I saw them on a few japanese cars. Only brand name I recognized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted 14 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 14 hours ago used this brand off amazon looks like good quality hatch goes up a lot quicker now.$20. for 2 of them Qty(2) BOXI 5178293AC Liftgate Lift Supports Struts Shocks Gas Spring fit for Dodge Journey 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Liftgate 6451 ,,,, my neighbor had a 2013 sorrenty her hood lifts were letting the hood slam done on her,,got these off amazon and they look good quality as well 18.99 for 2 of them ,SCITOO Hood Struts fit for Kia for Sorento 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Front Lift Support Shocks 6267, PM3413, SG350009, 81160-1U100, 81160-2P000 18.27" her rear passenger side door handle got broke off and was able to buy a handle for $10 off amazon and only took about 10 minutes changing it out got me to wondering and our journeys take a long time and have to remove the inside door panels and hardware to install what looks like the same door handle..LOL oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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