Hey guys  i know this may  sound like a dumb question.  Does anyone have a picture of the rear hatch struts attached to the hatch? I am trying to figure out the correct orientation of the bracket with the two bolts. I replaced them a few months ago and today one snapped off and the other looks rusty at the top of the strut like it has been bent. I just don't want to install the wrong and bend them

6 hours ago, Cfoust said:

one snapped off and the other looks rusty at the top of the strut like it has been bent.

Had the same problem on our 95 Legacy wagon. The aftermarket "Strong Arm" lift supports are "too strong" for the design of the mount. When the hatch is closed the mounting brackets bend and eventually break. Sometimes they break the lower cup and jump off the ball mount. I have 4 broken ones. Actually, just one of them will hold the hatch open.

Check here  https://www.subarupartsforyou.com/v-1996-subaru-legacy--outback--2-2l-h4-gas/body--liftgate. They show both in stock.