Tailgate strut replacement
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Tailgate strut replacement
I've just come into possession of a 1983 panel van in fairly alright condition- however the gas powered tailgate struts need replacing. To save a bit of cash i'd rather do this one myself but i'm not entirely sure how. Any tips?
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Dazco
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Re: Tailgate strut replacement
I'm sure someone not too long since did a "how to"
On this matter . Do a search using the search bit at the top of the screen. If you can't find it , order a pair and then just look how the old ones are fitted. This has got to be one of the easiest jobs to do on the T25 . Go for it , Daz
On this matter . Do a search using the search bit at the top of the screen. If you can't find it , order a pair and then just look how the old ones are fitted. This has got to be one of the easiest jobs to do on the T25 . Go for it , Daz
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pocolow
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Re: Tailgate strut replacement
Got mine off Brickwerks took ten minutes to do..Very easyhttp://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/tailgate ... -pair.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.woksta wrote:I've just come into possession of a 1983 panel van in fairly alright condition- however the gas powered tailgate struts need replacing. To save a bit of cash i'd rather do this one myself but i'm not entirely sure how. Any tips?
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vanisveryrusty
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Re: Tailgate strut replacement
Open tailgate
prop it up with length of wood.
Remove crclip from gas strut with suitable tool.
Thump gas strut off the pin .
Unclip from the top fixing.
Fit new strut, reverse procedure
Then do the othr side.
if it takes more than ten minutes in total, you are doing something wrong !
prop it up with length of wood.
Remove crclip from gas strut with suitable tool.
Thump gas strut off the pin .
Unclip from the top fixing.
Fit new strut, reverse procedure
Then do the othr side.
if it takes more than ten minutes in total, you are doing something wrong !
Only wear the hat if it fits
Re: Tailgate strut replacement
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Re: Tailgate strut replacement
cheers guys, i managed to replace them with much ease- took about 10 minutes or so 