well looks like the arms that support the hatch of my 08 santa fe are busted... both are leaking fluid ... where can i get some NOT from hyundai.. since the dealership wants 60 per arm lol .... also how would i go about installing them




thanks

 

I have an '02 Santa Fe, but I think it's all the same. I was surprised how easy it was. A friend of mine showed me. I went to the local auto parts store (Autozone) and for half the price of the dealership's price, I bought them and installed them in about a minute. Get a friend or something to hold up one side while you're replacing the other. Just pop the bottom off (it's like a little ball joint) and then unbolt and replace. They're supposedly all that simple.

 

thanks for the response... i recently ordered replacements from auto parts warehouse that said they would be oem replacements but now that i look at it im not sure

this is what i ordered

Universal Monroe Lift Support Hatch, OE replacement

but im noticing the rear hatch is both knobby looking ends and the monroe has one flattened end with a hole and the knobby end on the other... guess im gonna have to call and talk to someone there to make sure im ordering the right part...

 

well i just cancelled the order... gonna see if autozone has it once the money is put back into the acct... did you need a kit to make the part fit was was it just slap it in

 

It looks like you ordered a universal strut. I got the exact replacement for my 02 Santa Fe and it was a perfect fit. For me, the ball is on the bottom, and it has 2 bolts at the top. All I had to do was smack the ball end with my hand and unbolt it from the top. I put the job off for 6 months, thinking it would be hard and expensive. I was wrong on both counts.

 

thanks for your help SFDave... now to see what this company is gonna do about a refund before i go out and buy the actual OE fit part

 

quick update

took it to Hyundai yesterday... replaced both lift supports.. replaced the weatherstripping as they said it shredded itself... gave me a free oil change, washed the car and put dressing on the tires.... I dont know what happened between last time i was there and yesterday but they definitely made a 180 in customer service!!!!!!!