tailgate shocks

bighurb · 07-09-2008, 09:52 AM

Does anyone know of a tailgate shock that would open it up with out touching it once opened. Just found the release wire under the dash board.

jayalbertcars · 07-09-2008, 09:58 AM

hello strutwise sells the upgraded struts mine are very temp sensitive i found some factory installed weights under the lower cover on the rear hatch i removed those and it helped a lot

bighurb · 07-09-2008, 10:10 AM

i will lool into that thanks

Dejacks · 07-09-2008, 10:12 AM

You mean we can open our hatches from inside the car?

kingswingin · 07-09-2008, 10:45 AM

There's a mod you can do - you have to wire it in and add a switch (or button) the majority get the trunk release button from the chargers and put it in that little circle spot under the dash on the left... but it's my understanding that the harness for the latch is taped up behind that panel

**Cujofreak** · 07-09-2008, 10:46 AM

Great mod, I rarely use it but I'm glad it's there if I need it.

I got mine from strut wise, great people.

It is a little more difficult to close but not that bad.

bighurb · 07-09-2008, 11:08 AM

How much am I going to be paying for them from strutwise. When you remove the cover under the steering wheel you will see the wires for it on the left all you will need is a button and wire it up and presto trunk release.

Dejacks · 07-10-2008, 03:54 PM

I'll have to look into this one....sounds easy enough!

lvmagnumrt · 07-10-2008, 04:32 PM

wow that's awesome!!! gonna try and do this mod really soon!!! great mod!!

**Cujofreak** · 07-10-2008, 04:37 PM

Yeah, I bought a pre made trunk release button from a guy over on LXForums, I'm not sure if he makes them any more.
Anyway the switch was $15 and I think the struts were a little prices because they are made so well, no more than $120 though.

The wires are just hanging right under the dash just loose. If you can get a button it's just plug and play.

I'll see if I can get any pictures of mine

Here's the Step By Step:
LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle - View Single Post - Liftgate release button Kit...ORDER HERE!!

Just ignore Phase 3 if you're planning on getting the strut wise struts for the hatch.

07-09-2008, 09:52 AM	#1
bighurb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 1,512 iTrader: (1)	tailgate shocks Does anyone know of a tailgate shock that would open it up with out touching it once opened. Just found the release wire under the dash board.

07-09-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
jayalbertcars TOTAL MAG NUT Join Date: May 2006 Location: bel air maryland Posts: 5,454 iTrader: (0)	hello strutwise sells the upgraded struts mine are very temp sensitive i found some factory installed weights under the lower cover on the rear hatch i removed those and it helped a lot
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07-09-2008, 10:45 AM	#5
kingswingin LX Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,960 iTrader: (0)	There's a mod you can do - you have to wire it in and add a switch (or button) the majority get the trunk release button from the chargers and put it in that little circle spot under the dash on the left... but it's my understanding that the harness for the latch is taped up behind that panel
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07-09-2008, 10:46 AM	#6
Cujofreak But You Can Call Me Chris Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,981 iTrader: (0)	Great mod, I rarely use it but I'm glad it's there if I need it. I got mine from strut wise, great people. It is a little more difficult to close but not that bad.
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07-10-2008, 04:32 PM	#9
lvmagnumrt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: las vegas, nevada Posts: 444 iTrader: (0)	wow that's awesome!!! gonna try and do this mod really soon!!! great mod!!
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07-09-2008, 10:10 AM	#3
bighurb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 1,512 iTrader: (1)	i will lool into that thanks

07-09-2008, 10:12 AM	#4
Dejacks Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SD, Cali. Posts: 499 iTrader: (0)	You mean we can open our hatches from inside the car?

07-09-2008, 11:08 AM	#7
bighurb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 1,512 iTrader: (1)	How much am I going to be paying for them from strutwise. When you remove the cover under the steering wheel you will see the wires for it on the left all you will need is a button and wire it up and presto trunk release.

07-10-2008, 03:54 PM	#8
Dejacks Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SD, Cali. Posts: 499 iTrader: (0)	I'll have to look into this one....sounds easy enough!

07-10-2008, 04:37 PM	#10
Cujofreak But You Can Call Me Chris Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,981 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I bought a pre made trunk release button from a guy over on LXForums, I'm not sure if he makes them any more. Anyway the switch was $15 and I think the struts were a little prices because they are made so well, no more than $120 though. The wires are just hanging right under the dash just loose. If you can get a button it's just plug and play. I'll see if I can get any pictures of mine Here's the Step By Step: LX Forums Modern Mopar Muscle - View Single Post - Liftgate release button Kit...ORDER HERE!! Just *ignore* Phase 3 if you're planning on getting the strut wise struts for the hatch.
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