Liftgate extension struts?

[mikef150]

New owner of a 2011 CX-9 sport AWD - other than having the front rotors replaced at 250 miles, so far so good....(scratch)

I searched on the forums here but couldn't find anything on the subject - has anyone retro-fitted their liftgate struts so the the liftgate would raise higher? If so, can you post replacement p/n's etc? I would assume to keep the same mounts, you would need to go with some sort of double extension rod strut...?

At 6' 2", I find myself ducking a little everytime to access the cargo area. What a PIA... especially after having an FJ Cruiser with entire door swinging out...

TIA.... look forward to spending more time here....

 

[table5511]

Hah, I'm 6'1" and have hit my head a couple times. Due to all the crap in my garage, I have about 6 inches of front/rear wiggle room to park, and right where the 9 sits gives the liftgate less than 1/2 inch when it is open, from hitting the garage door, when the garage door is open. Literally, I can't fit my finger between the open liftgate and the garage door! So I wouldn't even consider it due to this. I'm going to get a bike tray for the rack at some point, and I'm thinking that the tray may hit the garage door when driving in. No good. I was with my brother-in-law in his GTI when he pulled into a garage with his bike still on the top. Did some major damage to the roof of the car, and to the bike!

 

[kelrog]

6.1 here, and I've hit my head more than i would care to share. Not sure if the reward would be worth time or $, but it would be nice to see if anyone figures this one out.

 

[mikef150]

As soon as I get some time, I'm going to try something... company car.... ;-)