There is another thread that talks about this problem but I think it was over the glass and the latch not latching. Needed to be lubricated. It is discussed more there.
Dude, trading gas shocks would be pretty a dissapointing exercise because mine are shot as well. Atleast the glass gate ones. the main gate stays up when you put it there. the glass one will fall on your head. That hurts ask my wife.