[mwinks]

Hi all,
The only rear window shocks I have seen online say They are for 1973 and newer.
I presume somehow the design changed?
Anyone find a good solution for the pre '73 Sonett 3? I am currently using a piece of wood.

Thanks,

Matt

 

[Joshinator99]

I remember seeing someone mention this a few years ago. There were struts off a completely different car (like a Nissan Maxima or something) that could be retrofitted, but I can’t remember. Maybe a search on SaabNet would help?

Or, this would work. Slightly more elegant than a piece of wood...

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EDIT: Found them in a post on SaabNet! They were indeed for a ‘95-‘99 Maxima.

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[mwinks]

Wow! Can you connect me to the SAABNet post? I'd like to read about the modification.


THANKS!
Matt

I remember seeing someone mention this a few years ago. There were struts off a completely different car (like a Nissan Maxima or something) that could be retrofitted, but I can’t remember. Maybe a search on SaabNet would help?

Or, this would work. Slightly more elegant than a piece of wood...

Amazon.com: Lisle 45900 Hood Prop: Automotive

Buy Lisle 45900 Hood Prop: Automotive - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

EDIT: Found them in a post on SaabNet! They were indeed for a ‘95-‘99 Maxima.

Amazon.com: Qty (2) StongArm 4524 Fits Maxima 1995 To 1999 I30 1996 To 1999 Hood Lift Supports: Automotive

Buy Qty (2) StongArm 4524 Fits Maxima 1995 To 1999 I30 1996 To 1999 Hood Lift Supports: Lift Supports - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

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[Joshinator99]

There was no other info, just the strut part number.

 

[mwinks]

Gotcha, ok will check one out, thanks!

 

[mwinks]

So it turns out in 1971 it was not a strut, it was a rod that you manually insert over nubs on either end. I scored one from Mark School in WI, along with several other needed parts.
Thanks Mark! My Sonett is now complete minus bumpers, not sure if I am going to bother with those, still on the fence. Now it needs carb work and fiberglass repair (someday)..

 

[Joshinator99]

So it turns out in 1971 it was not a strut, it was a rod that you manually insert over nubs on either end. I scored one from Mark School in WI, along with several other needed parts.
Thanks Mark! My Sonett is now complete minus bumpers, not sure if I am going to bother with those, still on the fence. Now it needs carb work and fiberglass repair (someday)..

Correct, up to and including ’72 it was just a rod that held up the hatch. ‘73 & ‘74 got the struts.