Customer Reviews

StrongArm 4564 Chrysler PT Cruiser Tailgate 2001-04

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The struts fit and works perfectly. However, during installation, it helps to have someone hold the rear trunk door up while you screw the bolts in. Otherise, the bolts do not quite line up and you may either strip the bolts or not attain a proper fit. But the product itself replaces the original struts/lifts and no more bumped heads.

I just completed the R&R of both struts on my sister's 2002 PT Cruiser. After breaking the old bolts loose with a ratchet, I used a #40 Torx bit hooked up to my cordless drill to speed up the operation. Including the consumption of one 12 ounce beer, it took about 10 minutes start to finish. Your mileage may vary.

The new struts fit perfectly. Just be careful not to cross thread when installing the new bolts. This is where your helper can assist by very slightly raising or lowering the tailgate so you can get the correct angle on your fastener.

Note: A co-worker recently paid nearly $250 at the dealer's for the same repair on her 2005 PT Cruiser.

I believe anyone with the proper allen wrench bit can install these arms. You will need something to hold the hatch all the way up while you do it. After installation the arms work great. They will lift the hatch about a third of the way by themselves as soon as you lift the handle. Good product.

Tired of the hatchback falling and hitting me in the head, I replaced the hydraulic supports. Now it's like new. Wish I did it sooner

I couldn't believe I talked myself into waiting so long to look up this part. The price is ok and it was so easy to install that I felt pretty foolish after getting it switchced out in under ten minutes. If your tailgate is sagging down, don't wait, get the new part now.

I ordered two of this item as I needed to change the lift supports on the rear lift gate of my 2002 PT Cruiser.
I received 2 items marked with the same part number but of different lengths. One of them was correct and I returned the other and will hopefully receive credit.