Slight issue with my Blazer - SoFlaSportbikes.com

vickibocc · 10-29-2008, 11:12 AM

I have an '01 2-door Blazer. For those who aren't familiar, it has one of those hatchback trunks where the glass lifts up and the hitch opens down. Last night I went out for a few groceries, and while loading them up, I noticed the glass doesn't stay up by itself anymore.It has slipped down slowly int he past if it wasn't opened up all the way, so I kept trying to push it up farther but it was very clear that it wasn't going to stay up. It falls slowly, so it's not like there's NOTHING in there. I just don't know a thing about cars so I don't even know where to begin to try and fix this.

Something tells me this little truck that has been so good to me for the past few years is about to start having issue after issue.

Btw, I don't know if it matters, but it lifts with 2 arms, one on each side of the glass...not just one.

Mass Junkie · 10-29-2008, 11:18 AM

sounds like the oomph has gone out of the two arms...I assume they work like shocks and just need to be replaced...are there any adjustments anywhere on them?

shmike · 10-29-2008, 11:21 AM

Did you check the gas cap?

r0cket · 10-29-2008, 11:22 AM

You can get these at advance auto there called lift supports here is the link

While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com

Jarvis should be able to install these in no time flat

R6Chick · 10-29-2008, 12:08 PM

Very easy fix! I had an old car in high school that had a similar problem.

shmike · 10-29-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by R6Chick

Very easy fix! I had an old car in high school that had a similar problem until I checked the gas cap.

CHONCH · 10-29-2008, 12:35 PM

Just replace the arm's which are worn out and are not holding pressure.

CHONCH · 10-29-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0cket

You can get these at advance auto there called lift supports here is the link

While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com

Jarvis should be able to install these in no time flat

Vehicle:

2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER

Engine:

V6 4.3 Liter FI

Hatch Lift Support;Liftgate;2 Required

See all vehicles this product fits

racerboy221 · 10-29-2008, 12:41 PM

It takes all of about 2 minutes to replace both...get them and I will install them for you if needed. Let me know.

vickibocc · 10-29-2008, 12:58 PM

Thank you guys!! I'll be checkin them out very very soon! Hopefully Phil will be able to do it, but if not, we'll def give you a call Bill, thanks for the offer!

10-29-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
vickibocc Jersey Girl Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Posts: 1,075	Slight issue with my Blazer I have an '01 2-door Blazer. For those who aren't familiar, it has one of those hatchback trunks where the glass lifts up and the hitch opens down. Last night I went out for a few groceries, and while loading them up, I noticed the glass doesn't stay up by itself anymore.It has slipped down slowly int he past if it wasn't opened up all the way, so I kept trying to push it up farther but it was very clear that it wasn't going to stay up. It falls slowly, so it's not like there's NOTHING in there. I just don't know a thing about cars so I don't even know where to begin to try and fix this. Something tells me this little truck that has been so good to me for the past few years is about to start having issue after issue. Btw, I don't know if it matters, but it lifts with 2 arms, one on each side of the glass...not just one. __________________ "I don't care what you think. I care THAT you think" -Simon Glynn

10-29-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
Mass Junkie Baby Gorilla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Homestead Posts: 578	Re: Slight issue with my Blazer sounds like the oomph has gone out of the two arms...I assume they work like shocks and just need to be replaced...are there any adjustments anywhere on them? __________________ The One and Only!

10-29-2008, 11:22 AM	#4
r0cket Fucking thiefs I got a surprise 4 the nxt 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ft Lauderdale Posts: 230	Re: Slight issue with my Blazer You can get these at advance auto there called lift supports here is the link While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com Jarvis should be able to install these in no time flat

10-29-2008, 12:08 PM	#5
R6Chick Senior SoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 12,693	Re: Slight issue with my Blazer Very easy fix! I had an old car in high school that had a similar problem.

10-29-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
CHONCH CHONCHENATOR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cuba Posts: 6,402	Re: Slight issue with my Blazer Just replace the arm's which are worn out and are not holding pressure. __________________ “No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar” –Abraham Lincoln Sponsored by: www.heroldmotorsports.com www.chattahoocheeforestcabins.com www.Centuryautotransport.com

10-29-2008, 12:41 PM	#9
racerboy221 ScrewFace Racing #521 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: From Phoenix, Live in Davie, FL Posts: 2,615	Re: Slight issue with my Blazer It takes all of about 2 minutes to replace both...get them and I will install them for you if needed. Let me know. __________________ "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional,illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end." Screwface Racing CCS 521 Sponsors: http://www.racinglinez.com/

10-29-2008, 12:58 PM	#10
vickibocc Jersey Girl Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Posts: 1,075	Re: Slight issue with my Blazer Thank you guys!! I'll be checkin them out very very soon! Hopefully Phil will be able to do it, but if not, we'll def give you a call Bill, thanks for the offer! __________________ "I don't care what you think. I care THAT you think" -Simon Glynn