tailgate info please.

Post by **jed the spread** » 07 Feb 2006, 20:34

i know the jk bike racks are sturdy and a little heavy but should the tailgate stay open with it on the back?if not are there some stronger struts people use or is it because one of my old ones are worn?im getting a bit fed up with the broom handle and its only a matter of time before i knock it and knock myself out getting the pram out of the back.

jed

Post by **T'Onion** » 07 Feb 2006, 20:40

jokerdub does replacement struts , drop him a line , and i think he will be at the freezer

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 07 Feb 2006, 22:21

I have a fiamma bike rack and tail gate will not stay up but am too skint for new struts ...even tho not too dear so have a piece of copper tube to hold it up ........best with new struts probably tho

Post by **kevtherev** » 08 Feb 2006, 23:02

Jed ..Same here, I bought some new ones from swedish and german £15
and I had forgotten how nice it is to press pull and forget even with 3 bikes on

Post by **Cate** » 09 Feb 2006, 04:41

Copper pipe seems the safest way to avoid the van eating you head first! and cheap too.

Post by **jed the spread** » 09 Feb 2006, 21:26

its going to have to be new struts i think.

kev does the tailgate really stay up with 3 bikes.god mine must be really worn it doesnt even take the weight of the rack.ill be getting some soon.

right £15 from s&g ill get intouch with jd tonion see how much his are but ill be giving the copper pipe a miss i think.

jed

Post by **redstar** » 10 Feb 2006, 16:50

copper pipe??
hows that work?? sounds interesting though! Mine wont hold the tail up at all... let alone with me bike, hence the towbar mounted one (top quality thule)... dont want to loose me baby do i?

Post by **Mocki** » 10 Feb 2006, 17:12

the copper pipe is soooo easy to do, and will keep the tailgate up when the bikes are on that rack.....

22mm copper pipe ( doesnt have to be copper, but its easiest to get)
cut it the same length as the thickest part of the tailgater strut( the black bit) then cut a couple of indents in the ends of the copper pipe at the end and slide the pipe over the strut then when you lift the tail gate slide the pipe own over the thi bit of the strut and lock the indent to stop the strut shortening.

Post by **toolsntat** » 10 Feb 2006, 17:45

Simple when you know how!!!!
Listen for the thud as bottom drops out of replacement strut market!!!
Jokerdub,sell the lot and buy into the pipe/tubes market

Post by **jed the spread** » 10 Feb 2006, 19:51

so it wasnt just a bit of pipe proping the door from the bumper.very clever

wonder what ill be up to in the morning?thanks mocki.

jed

Post by **NOT ANOTHER LEAK** » 11 Feb 2006, 12:38

toolsntat wrote:Simple when you know how!!!!
Listen for the thud as bottom drops out of replacement strut market!!!
Jokerdub,sell the lot and buy into the pipe/tubes market

bol****s just bought some

Post by **jed the spread** » 11 Feb 2006, 14:13

jed the spread wrote:so it wasnt just a bit of pipe proping the door from the bumper.very clever wonder what ill be up to in the morning?thanks mocki.

jed

just done it.takes 2 mins.now i know my head wont be eaten.thought id be flash and do it in silver.ill be able to buy raffle tickets now at dubfreeze with the money ive saved.fingers crossed

jed

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 12 Feb 2006, 10:14

Cheers Mocki, WIKI'd

Post by **missusjen** » 12 Feb 2006, 11:25

If anyone wants to see the copper pipe thing in action - we've had it on the camper for the last year and a half and will be at Dubfreeze....

Post by **kevtherev** » 12 Feb 2006, 18:25

If anyone wants to see the new gas struts in action - we've had it on the camper for the last 6 months and will be at Dubfreeze....

they make nice shushing and ssssssing noises

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