Has anyone thought of installing an actuator to the rear gate so it's powered?

 

Are you thinking about a remote release for the latch, or actually something like a servo operated open/close function like a Cadillac trunk lid?

 

they have it on tahoes I want one too

 

Check out local junkyards for Chrysler Town & Country mini vans.

My parents bought one a few years ago right after we bought our Chevy Venture.

The town & country has the automated rear hatch with a remote function. Opens and Closes it fully.

It's Nice and wished Chevy had offered it on our fully loaded "Warner Bros. Edition" Chevy Venture mini van at that time.

You might be able to scarf the parts at the yard and get creative.

And remember, "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." Red Green.

 

And remember, "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." Red Green.
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Got to love that guy If the lift need a little adjustment grab the Handy Mans secret weapon !!!

 

Duct Tape !

 

yes, for a power opening and closing lift gate.
but now that you mention it, how would you get the latch to release and close?

 

These are not easy to fabricate, as you see you need to move the hatch and also operate the latch. And what if somebody walks under as its closing? Some kind of sensors with shutoff.
Some vehicles have the two-stage latch moving too, to help closing tight without damaging the mechanism.
The system on the chevy traverse is pretty good. Not sure if I would bother trying to fit it though.

 

good points prod.
another reason i dig this site:good input on ideas!

 

Check out this vid on youtube, an HHR with a auto pop hatch back.

Maybe you can contact them for more info.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CweMa...eature=related

His other vid on it here. These arent the best vids but shows someone has done it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KClW..._order&list=UL

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