Are the gas struts in the rear hatch interchangeable through 240,260 and 280 models? (my car is a '71 240). Also are there one or two gas struts on the hatch? I need to get one as the guy i bought my car off took it off to save weight and i need to replace it. Thanks.

Alan, Australia

 

Alan,

There was only one gas strut on the 240Z. Unfortunately I can't find anyone that still has them avalible for the 240Z that is;(. He took it off for weight savings? How much does that really save? 1/2 a pound?!

zya!
Yuichi
StrictlyZ.com

 

so they are not interchangeable through models? If not it will be difficult for me to find a replacement. Thanks for the reply.

Alan, Australia

 

i think you should be able to find something to match, but you can get them re gassed for about $25 each strut.

 

The problem is i don't have the original one, so i would have to get one from a 240z

Alan, Australia

 

Motorsport has them new for about $105 if you want one bad enough.

But the part numbers for the 70-73 models are different from the other years if thats any help.

 

$105 is way to much, I rang up a Z car specialist who said rocca brothers sold replacemnet gas struts for many cars, hopefully i can find one that will fit.

Alan, Australia