A couple weeks ago I inquired about converting my hatch lifts that were bolted on [70-73] to later model ball and socket type. I discovered later model Spirit hatches have a ball that is threaded into the hatch. The threads are the same as the early model bolt on lifts. It will take 4 threaded balls [ balls come out easy with a t-30 femail torx] for the conversion. The travel of the lift is shorter because of ball placement. So I'm off to the parts store for a lift about 2 t0 3 inches longer. Let you know how I come out.thank you for your help. Dale ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BaadAssGremlins/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BaadAssGremlins/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BaadAssGremlins-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx BaadAssGremlins-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BaadAssGremlins-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/