Tailgate Hood Hatchback Wont stay open...... Quick Fix

Cheap way to permanently repair a car trunk, hatch, rear gate, Truck toolbox ,SUV , Truck hood or tailgate lift strut.
PVC pipe
Lift Strut Support repair HACK Tailgate Hood lift shock fix hatchback

[@horey100]

Awesome yet simple fix, took me 10 min from start to finish on my caravan hood strut. Thanks mate, saved me heaps.👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome

[@jamesspallinger938]

We need more people like you on You Tube. Great idea..

[@sixtyfiveford]

James Spallinger Hey THANKS... I'm glad you like it.

[@peterdisgusting]

Thanks, you will save me $50

[@twocan90]

Common sense and ingenuity go a long way! Thanks for leading the way.

[@kingneo1954]

Great idea; I fixed my RODEO in minutes, I spray painted the PVC in black to match the strut; Thanks for the video :-)

[@sixtyfiveford]

kingneo195 That's great. The black paint will definitely make it look sharp.

[@johnshanahan6439]

That's awesome!

[@shrinkdoc49]

Used this on my Xterra today. $2 & some change from Home Depot. Saved me $42+ on new struts. Took ten minutes. Dude, again, Thanks a million.

[@sixtyfiveford]

shrinkdoc49 Awesome.

[@Xena69Warrior]

Really cool idea, I can't wait to try it on my Civic! They had been bad since I bought the car 2 years ago. ...and driving me nuts! I'm unemployed and really broke so this is a great thing!

[@larrywelch5173]

Brilliant and simple!!! I was about to spend $30 to get new struts for my old clunker. I am so glad you posted this!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Larry Welch Thanks. I'm glad you found the video.

[@timthetoolman4575]

Watched your video a years ago and thought that's a great idea! Today I made/installed one on my daughters mini van. It does the job and cost's WAY LESS!. Thanks for the tip

[@sixtyfiveford]

Great. I'm glad you used it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Darren. -Moe I watched your last video and you mentioned a youtuber vwdarrin finished up some body/paint work on the Vanagon. Then I get an email that a vwdarrin just subbed me. Sure enough theres the Vangon. Your parent must love it. VWDarrin seams like an awesome guy.

[@gitmoray1]

This proves my point that PVC pipe is the greatest invention known to mankind, followed real close by duct tape. Beautiful idea!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, Thanks for watching.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad I could help.. Dual is a great idea when a hood is that heavy. Take care.

[@parkaustin9707]

Thanks for sharing your video. You just saved me a bunch of money on my car, and I didn't even have to switch to Geico.

[@muddymuddymuddmann]

super nice job. I've been doing a similar solution for 1 1/2 years now. I just cut a slot in the pvc from top to bottom, and heated the ends to squeeze the ends down. But it is still a pain in the wazzoo to clip, and unclip it. But it works well. Your idea is much better. i cant wait to try it out on my trooper. THANKS. MUDDy

[@InventPeace1]

Good idea, just cut a slot the 1/16" less than exact width of the slimmest part of the strut then snap it on, should work?

[@mtmchenry]

I got about two years on my replacement struts for my jeep. I'll be making one those this weekend. Great idea. Thanks for the video.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sarhael]

Love your videos b/c of the quality. You sound very professional, easy step-by-step clear instructions, confident and very intelligent. Thanks for not cursing. Seen your videos on the boat....Awesome!!! I could never do a paint job like that. Going to use this tip for my F150 truck hood.

[@sixtyfiveford]

sarhael Thanks. I had a fun time doing the boat. I just did this trick to the hood of a car the other day. The owner was amazed.

[@MaryK4242]

Best fix on youtube. Others have a split tube or PVC pipe that you can loose. This is perfect!! Great Life Hack!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Mary K B Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@chicagojohn5207]

I just spent $44 on two new struts for our 2005 Prius but it's good to have your invention in mind in case these fail like yours did -- and for ones that weaken in the future. I've been wacked in the head a few times and it ain't pleasant. Thanks for sharing. The O-ring retainer is a great addition

[@sixtyfiveford]

ChicagoJohn It's a handy thing to know, just in case. Thanks for watching.

[@blauskie]

Clever fix. My Sorento hatch is starting to fall but the shocks still have a little push left in them. I was pricing replacement struts and really wasn't looking forward to $50 or $60 to replace them. But, I do have plenty of scrap PVC lying around. Thanks for the tip.

[@jimbobjones8289]

Man you're a genius! the hood on our heavy equipment dumper kept falling down, only the hood was so heavy it could decapitate or break someone's neck if you had your head inside the engine when it came down, I did as you show here only out of galvinised steel pipe, but I did both struts & cut one pipe a small bit shorter than the other so if one fails the other wont, to drop just disengage the longer strut first, go to the other side disengage that & the hood comes down, go raibh mile maith agat

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Dusty. Hope you have a great new year as well. -Moe

[@BruceLyeg]

I just stumbled upon this video and it's the perfect solution for my mother's Saturn. Last time I was at her place I bonked myself stupid with her trunk. Thanks man.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I've done this to more hoods and tailgates than I can even count now. Sure beats a stick.

[@robran56]

This is awesome. Thank you so much. For sharing this fix. I used it on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. Works like a charm, and will save future head injuries : - )

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad it was useful.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

[@timthetoolman4575]

That is REALLY a neat idea, so simple....yet so effective!

[@SuperKONR]

The gate on my station wagon bashed me in the head pretty good last winter, I'm definitely getting some pvc for the struts now! You're a genius, thanks for the video!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+SuperKONR Yeah, that's no fun.

[@Boxofclocks]

+SuperKONR yeah, I got my head bashed too. It's a good motivator, but even the expensive new ones only lasted 6 or so years, I don't want to waste money on new ones.

[@jeepnhusa]

You ALWAYS provide a good simple solid solutions, I've used dozens. I have NEVER Commented on anything (not Troll, maybe Lurker, but definitely trying to stay under the radar) , but you deserve any little KZbin "algorithm ' perk this comment will provide, thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.... I appreciate the comment and you watching. -Moe

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm glad it will help.Let me know how it goes. .

[@TheCjcmj]

Thank you! Finally my husband can fix his Dodge Durango trunk door. For an old car...its not worth getting new shocks. Im glad I found this.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Lovely Leo Chic Awesome. I think he'll be very happy with this.

[@halo3player45]

Worked perfectly on my jeep grand cherokee. Thanks for the hack I was sick of using that stupid broom stick.

[@sixtyfiveford]

***** Awesome. I'm glad it helped.

[@laragreene8328]

i KEPT watching videos looking for the easy fix.....and I found it....yours!!! I knew somebody was smart!! THANKS :-)

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@TheGaragemahal]

I'm a mechanic and another option if people don't know is to use vise grips on the rod.I always hang a rag over them to get my attention before I try to close the hood with vise grips on. Awsum channel you got here

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks. It's annoying auto manufactures have gone away from spring hinges.

[@dustyanderson1]

Yet another great idea!!! Wish you all the best in the coming new year. Thanks for sharing, Dusty

[@briansmobile1]

I just made a video with almost the same title and someone put a link to your video in the comments. WHOA! That's a great idea- AND you've even got a red beard! That's awesome!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Brian. Beard Power.

[@briansmobile1]

Ginger Power!

[@stevekovach2347]

great ideas, been sending you to all my friends and relatives. i'm subscribed

[@dpt2143]

Worked perfectly for my hood. Many thanks for posting this video. Saved me from a lot of money and aggravation.

[@sixtyfiveford]

David Tanis GREAT.. I'm glad you found the video.

[@jimkennedy7108]

Hey - you're the guy I want to be lost in the woods with - very clever and beautiful in its simplicity.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm glad you like this. Thanks for watching.

[@gregelfstrom5747]

Very innovative and creative thanks for sharing.

[@GTM50000]

Very creative 65. Just happened to trip over your vid while looking for something else, brought a big smile to my face. Will have to check out your other ides.

[@barrygillies891]

You're a thinking man. Loving your videos bro.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey, Thanks. Glad you're watching.

[@jesar6058]

That's just frickin amazing. I suffered a serious injury from a lift gate falling on me so I really like this one

[@joecnc3341]

Great idea on slitting the pvc and putting the O-ring through to hold it! Nice going!

[@MattBeardless]

sixtyfiveford You sir are a genius! Struts for my 1990 Nissan Micra are only ~£20 but still, a big saving overall and quite a nice trick.

[@sixtyfiveford]

MattySP34Ks Hey thanks. Yeah, it's a handy trick for sure.

[@Cmdr_Kellie]

This was such a life saving solution for my little crv hatch. Thank you SO much, you brilliant man, you.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad you tried it out.

[@jpkatz1435]

This guy's maniacal IQ is off the scale.

[@labraberting]

This is one of the cheapest but definitely one of the greatest ideas out there! Thanks alot!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad you like it.

[@chilloften]

Why even the stick idea is brilliant....thank you. I have no idea how to make that pipe : ))) I wish I did. TFS. xo

[@StewsChannel]

Super clever fix for weak struts! Thanks 👍

[@alspakowski4350]

Finally someone posting useful & safe ideas on the net...

[@user-ly9ur4cw6i]

Thanks man , did it on my hyundai and it works!!! Just be careful not to bump the strut when in use and knock the pvc out of position. An accidental bump could cause the hatch to fall...

[@DougPalumbo]

Simple brilliance! You'd make MacGyver proud!

[@xman4029]

Going to do this to my neighbors truck now whether he likes it or not... He uses his bed divider tension bar to hold up his tonneau cover and it annoys the H3LL outta me when we load up to go fishing. Thanks bro, you are the man !!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Milton Davis Awesome. I'm glad you found the video.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I hope it helps.... Thanks for watching and subbing. -Moe

[@scottsinfl]

Man you come up with some of the coolest fixes.

[@sixtyfiveford]

scottsinfl Thanks Brother.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.... and thanks for watching. Happy New Year.

[@billthielman]

Terrific idea!!!! I have the problem - for years now - on my 1986 Chevy Sprint. Have been using the pole for probably 5 years... Just checked @ parts Train & for two new shocks, it would run over $50. I have the same issue with a Cadillac hood! Gonna do it with both cars! THanks

[@Organikmechanic]

Great solution to a common problem. Curtis Harrison told me about your idea after he'd seen my version on KZbin using scrap wood. Cheers, Andy.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Organikmechanic Hey Thanks.

[@cncbuss1]

Exactly the solution I need for my Saturn Vue SUV. Thanks very kindly!

[@Karmah01]

When mine is cold it won't stay open. A prop is a good temporary fix and I appreciate the tip because that's what I'm gonna have to do until I come up with $50/pair for new gas filled lift shafts.

[@sixtyfiveford]

My Ford Expedition is this way and I only need it in the coldest winter months. The rest of the year it works fine and have had this trick on it nearly 10 years now.

[@19stoney64]

Needed this tip! Thanks! As much as the new ones cost, they are on the bottom of the list of priorities. After this I probably will never buy new ones!

[@robertoswalt319]

Awesome video. I came here after seeing a link from briansmobile1. seeing this makes me want to give myself a dope slap for not thinking about it myself.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Robert Oswalt Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@macksbarber4203]

Great Idea 65! This is what YT is all about. People helping people and not charging a dime for it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks... Glad you like it. Yeah, that's what makes YT great.

[@Deltadivaix]

Thanks for the hack! My struts are starting to go. They aren't that expensive, but it's always nice to save a few dollars.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Deltadivaix Thanks.

[@lindaplunkett6631]

Worked great on my dad’s tundra camper shell! Many thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad you tried it out.

[@bigbd1890]

Excellent wisdom with frugality of utmost concern.....thank you Sir!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Wellington Curtis Thanks.

[@promixing7714]

Hey There! I'm not the guy with "extra" money, so this looks perfect for my situation; thank you so very very much for taking time to share this with us. I will let you know when I try this and if it works on my 2005 Jeep GC. Thumbs up and you have a new subscriber my friend. Thanks again!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Pro Mixing Awesome. I'm glad you found the video. -Moe

[@wyattoneable]

I've used this idea in the past minus the "O" ring trick, I like that.

[@sixtyfiveford]

***** Awesome. Yeah, the "O"ring is only seldom needed.

[@johnlafferty6938]

Love it ! simple and effective fix. Just the job for VW camper tailgate strut

[@sixtyfiveford]

John Lafferty Hey Thanks.

[@AZdonNE]

Thanks Mike, what a great idea. Was just about to buy new struts; will try your solution.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Let me know how it goes.

[@vernbaugh5526]

Perfect! Worked on my Toyota highlander and took me about 5 minutes. Thanks a lot.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's great, I'm glad you tried it out.

[@bobcurt4660]

Great idea. I used a 6.25" piece of aluminum tubing from an old crabbing net handle. ID fit over strut cylinder perfectly. I think that PVC would tend to chip on the end. No need for the O Ring on mine b/c they have the cylinder on the bottom, not the top like in this video.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. Great job.

[@stonedkid69]

thanks brother you rock just fixed my trunk, tailgate window and my hood this way.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+stonedkid69 Thanks Man.

[@caetanohyland4612]

genius ,,thanks Pal ,hard to get parts for imported cars here in Argentina and when you can find them they cost double the USA prices ,so this kind of DIY fix is excellent for us ,,Thanks again .

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@SPARC3337]

Thank you so much. Saved me $70!!! You’re the bomb.

[@BoldUniverse]

Thank you for your brilliant idea :) Definitely gonna use it if my struts go soft on me!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@ajdaly5634]

You saved my head and pocket 😊. Thank you very much. God bless you.

[@DAS-Videos]

The strut that holds the seat up of my wheelhorse has failed, I have been shoving anything near by to hold it up when I refuel. I think I will make one of these for it this afternoon, I have the pvc. Another great idea, thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Dasdfjkl Hey Thanks.

[@urb4nviking219]

Should have just done this in the first place!! Just replaced my struts and it STILL won't keep the gate lifted. Great idea dude.......

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@stefanmeyers2808]

I tried this on my 05 Hyundai Santa Fe, it worked well. I used a 3/4" EMT (electrical metal conduit), it is .81" inside diameter, my has shock is .76" outside diameter and it worked well. I didn't have an O-ring, so I used an elastic that the postmen throw on the ground by the mailbox. I removed the top ball joint clip (C band clip) with an ice pick and on re-assembly I slid (not easily) the clip over the end of the shock, from the top down into the slots. Thanks for the tips. I used to open the glass hatch window and it would shift the weight enough to keep the hatch door up, after 2 years, that didn't work anymore.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Stefan Meyers Great, I'm glad you found the video. Nice creative work with the rubber band.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Bruce. Oh the old Pinto hatchback... That car would hold anything. -Moe

[@jscherer26]

This works great, thank you very much for sharing it. I have the upside down hood struts on my 2004 Cadillac SRX and it works like a charm. For less than a quarter I have a solution that will outlast the vehicle.

[@sixtyfiveford]

James Scherer awesome

[@markrankin3297]

Thank you so much. I was getting ready to replace most of the shocks (about 12) on my RV.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

[@omariomariomario1194]

Genius. Simple. Love it. Thanx a million. Keep up the good work. Subscribed 👍🏼

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Hopefully it comes in handy.

[@kevinatspeed]

beautiful. After first refilling a hood strut with oil and throwing in the towel when faced with how to inject compressed air...then after lengthening the shaft of another hood strut and having the oil blow out the seal upon compression...I found your fix. Now the hood strut with it's lengthened shaft is holding up pvc.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Kevin Johnson Great. I'm glad you found the video. I've spent countless hours trying to repair these lift struts. It seams that once the main seal leaks, all is lost. I installed a tire valve into one and got it to work for a short while, but it ended up loosing all of it's air as well. I tried thick grease on the seal and it helped but not for long.

[@valentinococcarelli4783]

Thanks Dude I needed this for my jeep too

[@Var1ety]

This is really clever especially the o ring thing nice vid.

[@matthewwarfield4302]

Flipped the struts for my topper over and use a 3/4" piece of copper pipe. Cut it 1/2" shorter than the length of the strut rod. Thanks for the idea!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Sounds great!

[@JOSEGUTIERREZ-wx3be]

GREAT INFORMATION VIDEO. MY TYPE OF EASY REPAIR. THANX FROM A SENIOR CITIZEN!!!!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. I'm glad you like the idea.

[@ricdiamondhandsflair7208]

Thanks! I need this modification all over the place right now.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, it has come in very handy for a lot of vehicles.

[@fordx4n]

Cool Beans! this is the Best fix yet!

[@luckychucky3426]

Like the TVs you can't have your own chance you got to take what they give you The ink in the printer And now the struts At least we have a good guy which shows us how to save some money Thank you very much

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It saves a couple bucks. The cheapest ones on Ebay for this car are $32 each. Thanks for watching Rey0176 -Moe

[@williamterry8912]

My head thanks you so much! And now I can use the stick that I keep forgetting to prop the trunk lid, for kindling wood.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@BENJAMIN-zi4gv]

BRILLIANT!!! lol. I especially like the o-ring thing. Thanks

[@bethtappan7909]

Thank you! Did this today and it works perfect!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Beth Tappan Great!. Thanks for watching.

[@SarahKohl]

Beautiful and simple! Thanks for the tip :)

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Sarah Kohl Yeah, thanks for watching.

[@ryankoenig2485]

That was a great idea, you just saved me 80 dollars. Thanks and God Bless

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

brilliant! I wish I had found your channel sooner!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.