Spring trunk prop or gas strut?

The fact that the trunk lid weighs so much hasn't helped the hinges any. Can't believe that thing probably weighs a much as the hood and it's over double the size.

I removed the prop today and the lid sits flat now. With the spring prop the left front corner is higher than the quarter panel. Maybe I'll just pick up one of those manual props for now and look for some rebuildable hinges.

I've never had a spare set of hinges to look at off the car. Is it just the pin that wears? Is there enough metal to maybe go to a bigger pin?