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Originally Posted by MINIz guy
Is this a spring I can get at Lowe's or Home Depot? Looks like a generic compression spring.
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Yes, a generic compression spring that can be found at any really good old school hardware store. It may or may not be carried by Home Depot or Lowe's. I haven't checked.
Here are some dimensions that may help you source them:
Spring ID: ~15mm
Uncompressed Length of 1 Spring: ~85mm
Uncompressed Length of Combined 1.5 Springs: ~130mm
The approximate 130mm length yields approximate full spring compression, also known as fully "stacked", when the hatch is closed.
The ~15mm ID may need some persuasion to thread over the ball end of the hatch strut. Consider wearing gloves and safety glasses during this installation process.
Your results may vary.
Mike