My car uses a single gas strut to hold the engine compartment door open. I'm pretty sure it's Henry's standard way of doing that, and it works perfectly - just right for the weight of the engine lid.
BUT..I've got a Leist copy luggage rack and the strut won't hold it and the lid up. I was thinking to add another strut on the right hand hinge until I got to looking at the rear jumpseat and upholstery. They seem to be solidly glued in place and I'd hate to screw it up back there.
So I wondered if someone has tried getting under the carpeted rear 'wall'. The strut looks to pass through a hole and on into the passenger area where there must be a mount for it's inner end.
Am I doomed to carrying a stick to prop the engine cover when the rack is on the car?
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