Cherokee trunk closes on top of me

volivieri

I've got a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the trunk door won't stay open. I open it (it lifts up), but then it just swings down and closes. This problem is omni-present in cold months, but has become more common in warm months too. Also, the colder the weather, the stronger the force with which the door shuts. Any ideas on how I might be able to fix this?

Thanks.

tuggajb

the tubes on the sides have gone bad change those all ok

just cost arm and leg because you have to get from jeep
have had to change mine 2 times so far pon my 2000 gc but have 157000 miles on it now so sowhat

jeeptsi

change the tubes. I got my replacements from pep boys.Now it works fine.

tuggajb

ok well done will jet mine from pebboys from now on

pahefner01

I'm having a similar problem. The hatch doesn't open all the way and I have to push it the rest of the way open. I figured it was the tubes. Thanks for the Pep Boys tip.