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A.R.E. Z-Series Gas Struts

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by RepeatPete, May 12, 2021.

  1. May 12, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    RepeatPete

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    Anyone have an A.R.E. Z-series and willing to take a picture for me?
    I replaced my gas struts a while ago but just roughly matched them up with whatever Autozone had on the shelf. I'm having some problems closing the window but can't find what the struts should be. I should note that my local dealer is not at all helpful, and very slow on getting anything done.
    I found the website below to buy the Suspa struts that A.R.E. uses, just need to know what model. If anyone could grab a picture of the model # on the gas struts that would be awesome!
    https://www.custompickup.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=50
     
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  2. May 12, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    For the rear glass, or side windows?
     
  3. May 12, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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  4. May 12, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    Sorry about that - rear glass. I don't have the windoors so that never even crossed my mind.
    Thank you so much!

    Looks like the originals were made by Stabilus, not Suspa. I googled the 025311 PN and found the Amazon review below. The Stabilus PN in the review is slightly different, but really close. I'll need to do a little more research....
    upload_2021-5-12_14-0-19.jpg
    Thanks again @mountainpete !
     
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  5. May 12, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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    Glad it helped. Ping me if you need any other pics.
     
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    Also, check out www.ishlers.com
    They have several replacement/upgrade parts for the z series caps.
     
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