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47hook · 06-24-2010, 11:54 AM

I had the same problem and my fix has lasted for 3 years. I went to Home Depot and purchased several flat zinc coated plates that are about 3x4" in size and covered with small holes. Plates are in the lumber dept and used to connect 2 boards together. I then bought a box of small self taping screws of the appropriate lenght and some epoxy glue. Glued the plate to the door (after removing the original plate and hinge & glue) Rivited the plate to the aluminum frame and then screwed the plate to the door using about 20+/- screws. Waited 24 hrs and reattached the hinge and epoxied it also. After a while, the strut looses some of its strength and puts less strain on the hinge.

Like I said, has lasted for 3+ years...good luck.

06-24-2010, 11:54 AM	#4
47hook Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 158	I had the same problem and my fix has lasted for 3 years. I went to Home Depot and purchased several flat zinc coated plates that are about 3x4" in size and covered with small holes. Plates are in the lumber dept and used to connect 2 boards together. I then bought a box of small self taping screws of the appropriate lenght and some epoxy glue. Glued the plate to the door (after removing the original plate and hinge & glue) Rivited the plate to the aluminum frame and then screwed the plate to the door using about 20+/- screws. Waited 24 hrs and reattached the hinge and epoxied it also. After a while, the strut looses some of its strength and puts less strain on the hinge. Like I said, has lasted for 3+ years...good luck. __________________ Olympic Peninsula, WA 2008 3500HD LTZ CC 4X4 Duramax/Allison /Banks IQ / Economind tuner / SpeedBrake 2013 MS 38RESB3 #6393, modified with ES stuff & Garnet Paint "The older I get, the better I was!"