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Hi Guys,

I just completed this job and thought I'd submit a "How to".

This is a very simple job and only takes a matter of minutes to complete, so if you're fed up with a droopy tailgate then get online, buy yourself some replacement struts and get stuck in!

Step1: Support the tailgate so it doesn't crack you on the head when you remove the struts.

Step2: Carefully remove the circlip from the locating post. This should have a metal washer behind it. then there should be a rubber spacer/washer either side of the strut.

Step3: Remove the strut from the locating post and then tug firmly on the other end of the strut to separate the balljoint.

That's basically it! Fitting is the reverse of the removal process.
Watch your chin when you open the tailgate for the first time!

Nice one. Did this a few weeks ago, dead easy.

I got some struts form eBay and they were slightly stronger then the old ones. Tried it out after i did 1 side and it nearly took my face off! so left the old one on the other side

Roof struts next!

Have you a link to the struts?

Hey cruz,

Do you mean the seller of the struts?

They're GSf struts:

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/body-e ... -gas-strut" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

£17.04

Seem to do the job, even with fiamma on the lid!

Did mine the other week £20 the pair from eBay. Easy job. Nice how too rhough

Got mine off Ebay, had same issue as Tysoe and ended up just replacing one as was lethal with 2 new ones on.

I have just replaced mine, but the need some new circlips. Any ideas where I can get them from please.

jocko wrote:I have just replaced mine, but the need some new circlips. Any ideas where I can get them from please.

You didn't mention the use of the barbecue fork for levering them off, did you Jock!

Here's your replacements.

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/e ... ll-x2.html

Wychall wrote:

jocko wrote:I have just replaced mine, but the need some new circlips. Any ideas where I can get them from please.

You didn't mention the use of the barbecue fork for levering them off, did you Jock!

Here's your replacements.

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/e ... ll-x2.html

Looks like I will have to wait till I need some more bits from them. Minimum order is £5.

Brian its is technically a tailgate strut fork

jocko wrote:


Looks like I will have to wait till I need some more bits from them. Minimum order is £5.

Try the little motor accessory place on Weoley Castle Square. They are likely to have an assortment box of various sizes. Just measure your shaft before you go. ( The one that the struts are mounted on! )

Going to be changing mine in the next day or 2 when they arrive any advice on tackling this job the above thread has boosted my coincidence in it being a easy job . main worry is taking the top section off e clips etc

Thanks for this. Ordered mine from Heritage and due to arrive tomorrow. Can't wait to fit them as fed up cracking my head!

If you are interested these people do higher rated struts that can lift tailgate with cycle rack on etc.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the info Tim. It's on my ever growing to do list. Hey jocko where did you get your struts from and how much?

pfield69 wrote:If you are interested these people do higher rated struts that can lift tailgate with cycle rack on etc.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Standard 600nm struts do that.

Not sure I would want to lift the tailgate with bikes on. Got to think of the strain on the hinges