Are Replacement Hatch Struts / Shocks Necessary for New Spoiler?

jtt · 11-18-2010, 11:48 AM

Thanks for all of the feedback. I tried resting the spoiler on the hatch to see how its weight would affect its operation. When I click the hatch release button, the hatch doesn't pop up nearly as well and requires me to hit the button a second time while pulling up on the hatch. But once the hatch is up, it seems to function normally, and doesn't come crashing down at all. I'm also taking the Z to the dealer this weekend to get them to upgrade the hatch springs under warranty - I've been having problems with the hatch releasing anyway, and there is a TSB posted for upgraded (longer) hatch springs. Hopefully this will help once the new spoiler is installed as well!

As for the installation template, I called Courtesy Parts and they said it's a replacement part therefore there are no instructions or template - they told me to call my local dealer. I've been on the phone with my local Nissan dealer all week and they've called Nissan corporate multiple times - yet nobody at Nissan seems to know where to locate one! This is absolutely frustrating.

I'm considering taking it to 20/20 Auto Body in City of Industry, or Elite Auto Performance in Lawndale for the installation. They both said they could install it w/out the template, but it will take them longer and cost me more as they would have to first make their own template.

Do any of you have any other recommendations on where I could have the installation done in the LA area?

phelan · 11-19-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jtt

Thanks for all of the feedback. I tried resting the spoiler on the hatch to see how its weight would affect its operation. When I click the hatch release button, the hatch doesn't pop up nearly as well and requires me to hit the button a second time while pulling up on the hatch. But once the hatch is up, it seems to function normally, and doesn't come crashing down at all. I'm also taking the Z to the dealer this weekend to get them to upgrade the hatch springs under warranty - I've been having problems with the hatch releasing anyway, and there is a TSB posted for upgraded (longer) hatch springs. Hopefully this will help once the new spoiler is installed as well!

As for the installation template, I called Courtesy Parts and they said it's a replacement part therefore there are no instructions or template - they told me to call my local dealer. I've been on the phone with my local Nissan dealer all week and they've called Nissan corporate multiple times - yet nobody at Nissan seems to know where to locate one! This is absolutely frustrating.

I'm considering taking it to 20/20 Auto Body in City of Industry, or Elite Auto Performance in Lawndale for the installation. They both said they could install it w/out the template, but it will take them longer and cost me more as they would have to first make their own template.

Do any of you have any other recommendations on where I could have the installation done in the LA area?

Try K&W Autobody or DTM Autobody too

bullitt5897 · 11-19-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Try K&W Autobody or DTM Autobody too

You can also support a forum member... ASk Jamaica if his shop can do it... I would go there first! He is going to be doing my work

jtt · 11-19-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

You can also support a forum member... ASk Jamaica if his shop can do it... I would go there first! He is going to be doing my work

Thanks. Do you have Jamaica's contact info? Also, are you installing your spoiler there? Or what kind of work are you doing?

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11-18-2010, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
jtt Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370Z - Black Rep Power: 14	Thanks for all of the feedback. I tried resting the spoiler on the hatch to see how its weight would affect its operation. When I click the hatch release button, the hatch doesn't pop up nearly as well and requires me to hit the button a second time while pulling up on the hatch. But once the hatch is up, it seems to function normally, and doesn't come crashing down at all. I'm also taking the Z to the dealer this weekend to get them to upgrade the hatch springs under warranty - I've been having problems with the hatch releasing anyway, and there is a TSB posted for upgraded (longer) hatch springs. Hopefully this will help once the new spoiler is installed as well! As for the installation template, I called Courtesy Parts and they said it's a replacement part therefore there are no instructions or template - they told me to call my local dealer. I've been on the phone with my local Nissan dealer all week and they've called Nissan corporate multiple times - yet nobody at Nissan seems to know where to locate one! This is absolutely frustrating. I'm considering taking it to 20/20 Auto Body in City of Industry, or Elite Auto Performance in Lawndale for the installation. They both said they could install it w/out the template, but it will take them longer and cost me more as they would have to first make their own template. Do any of you have any other recommendations on where I could have the installation done in the LA area?