Looking for a Pylon Lift Lock

[Por_sha911]

They don't sell them at AutoZone any more. Anyone have one they'd be willing to sell? It looked like this in the package:

[E38Driver]

Not to be a jerk but why not buy a new cylinder?

Dave

[Zeke]

If the lift is dead then it won't hurt to place a clamp on the shaft. Get some small Vice-Grip pliers and leave them handy. Once adjusted they are a one hand operation.

[ian c2]

They sell a knurled knob thing on amazon .
It appeared in the “you could be interested in” kits when I bought a hood stay a few months ago .
I’ll go look for it in my amazon orders , and see if the knob thing appears again

[ian c2]

Here it is

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HDG0S6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44870-Gold-Support-Clamp/dp/B0002SRCYM/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2/141-8755652-6684715?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002SRCYM&pd_rd_r=a0a78a1e-8550-432f-aaa2-20129ce56668&pd_rd_w=C5Svo&pd_rd_wg=CeEg6&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=R0C7CB240RDBTRYM8ECA&psc=1&refRID=R0C7CB240RDBTRYM8ECA

[Por_sha911]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have looked at the clamp idea and different prop rods but I just love the Lift Lock system (right up until a bozo at a car show tried to close the rear deck and busted the thing).

If anyone sees or has one, please let me know.

[pmax]

What's wrong with a broomstick ?

[Por_sha911]

If you want to have that low rent look at a car show that is fine.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

If you want to have that low rent look at a car show that is fine.

The ad in your OP says it's for grocery shopping !

[Por_sha911]

No problem, thanks for the suggestion.

[fintstone]

This might work:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LIFT-LOCK-KIT-NUMBER-8200-FOR-HATCHBACK-MARINE-BOAT/191775635548?hash=item2ca6b7f85c:g:qfIAAOSwZQxW2eK g

[Por_sha911]

Thank you fint! I did a search and couldn't find that.

[flipper35]

If the gas strut is shot, can you just drill a hole and drop a key/pin in it?

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

If you want to have that low rent look at a car show that is fine.

Wait a sec, come to think of it, why not replace the shocks if it makes a difference for show ?

[peppy]

I had one of those on my chevette, worked like a charm and was about 5 bucks.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Thank you fint! I did a search and couldn't find that.

My pleasure.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by pmax

What's wrong with a broomstick ?

Worked just fine until HRC needed a new ride

[pmax]

Hah !

[Por_sha911]

Well, back to square one.
The Ebay seller only offered 2 collars (3 were in the original kit) and refused to confirm which size collar is missing. Without the correct size collar the system doesn't work and it is the weak link in the system.

To answer other questions, broomstick is a hassle to drag out and use. The clamp won't work since I have two shocks on one side and as such, replacing the shocks is a major PIA and they don't last very long.

Sooo, if anyone sees Lift Lock for sale or has one to sell, let me know.

[flipper35]

Cotter pin won't work?