Hatch height adjustment on 1958

mountaindesert · Aug 6, 2024

My 1958 manual hatch doesn't seem to open as high as it "should"

I'm 6'4 and have to duck down not to bump my head.

But when looking at the struts (if that's what they're called) it seems they're only about a quarter of the way out of the Piston.

Wondering if anyone has a way to adjust these or figured out a way to raise the hatch so it opens higher.

Cheers Russ

jdchiarella · Aug 6, 2024

Use the settings in dash computer to adjust height, believe it is under vehicle settings. I had to lower mine so it did not hit top of garage door when fully opened.

EOD Guy · Aug 6, 2024

I may be incorrect but it doesn't look like it has a power rear hatch.......

Dark_Horse · Aug 6, 2024

I don't believe the '58 has a power liftgate.

APIOQM · Aug 6, 2024

I have the opposite problem, where the hatch opens too high for my liking. I am clearing the garage door frame by less than an inch!

jbe2289 · Aug 6, 2024

Pretty sure there is no way to adjust it. I’d actually like to slightly lower my hatch on the 1958 because it comes in contact with my garage door if it is open. But there’s no way to do so.

mountaindesert · Aug 6, 2024

There is no power adjustment or setting in the dash for the 1958 that I have seen. Which is why I'm posting to see if anyone knows of a way to adjust or make higher ?

It seems like there is a lot of room in those pistons/struts to go much higher however it is not utilizing 1/3 of the capacity.

Anyone able to raise the hatch on the 1958?

Hatch height adjustment on 1958

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