Rear hatch shocks questions

Drake69

Enjoyin' mah ride...
Aug 24, 2009
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Okay. I picked up the ebay hood and hatch shocks to ditch the famous "Supra Stick" axe-handle mod, and am having some problems. The front struts went in slick as can be, and it's so much better trying to work on the engine without worrying about the car turning into Christine.

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The rear hatch shocks I am having a problem with. First of all, the package came with the shock and various screws, a bolt, and a brace with sticky pads. The shock itself has a flat piece welded onto the top part where the shock cannister is with a large hole in the end. The smaller end is threaded.

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With what you see here, what am I missing, if anything? The ball connector on the hatch door is welded on, and the bottom connector bracket is rivetted, which means I can't unscrew it. What do I need to do to get this thing installed?