tailgate struts

vjck_uk · Jan 17th, 2011, 18:31

i just ordered 2 struts German made from

http://www.eurocarparts.com/

£20 free delivery for both good price hey

minesa240x3 · Jan 17th, 2011, 22:21

Yeah they say £10.92each for the Anschler ones I need some for my 740 Is that with some kind of discount?
Regards Brian.

vjck_uk · Jan 17th, 2011, 23:55

i dont know its just the price they have up maybe to encourage people to search for other things on there site,ive been to one of their outlets to get stuff and they are very efficient

Oilydad · Jan 18th, 2011, 12:11

Yeah. I can't work this out either.... as they are £10.92 EACH on their website.....???

I could do with some for mine, but won't have the genuine VOLVO ones again, because they just don't seem heavy duty enough for the job. Or are THEY being 'Made in China' now.....which would probably explain it.

Someone said a while ago that ones from MONDEO'S fit.....anyone know if they do/or not, but more to the point, are they any good?

Fed up gettting a bang on the head every time I load the dog!

roadcar2000 · Jan 18th, 2011, 16:27

Just got mine from http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/ . Very pleased the tailgate will now do a soft self open and shut.

loki_the_glt · Jan 18th, 2011, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oilydad

Someone said a while ago that ones from MONDEO'S fit.....anyone know if they do/or not, but more to the point, are they any good?

Apparently facelifted Mark 1 Mondeo hatch ones do the job - even part-worn ones are supposed to be better than new Volvo ones.

monkeh · Jan 19th, 2011, 20:24

Mk 6 escort Struts are the same length, Fiesta struts are slightly longer.
Good old fords- The used ones are still as good as new, Why didnt volvo take note?

brushamills · Jan 28th, 2011, 10:21

Hi,just read posts on new struts & I can confirm Mondeo struts are an excellent replacement.In fact initially they seems too strong but I had got so used to the old ones. I obtained the new ones locally (New Forest) from an e-bay source 'Jim's Little Shop' but being Ford available easily.Incidently, anyone expereienced new struts being over powerful & shearing off a lug?

monkeh · Jan 30th, 2011, 00:02

No, Mine have been on a year, Theyre fine.

Doug2942 · Jan 31st, 2011, 23:32

I fitted a pair from a Mondeo that my grandaughter was scrapping, ended up retaining an original one since the two Mondeo ones were too strong.
Doug

Jan 17th, 2011, 18:31	#1
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	tailgate struts i just ordered 2 struts German made from http://www.eurocarparts.com/ £20 free delivery for both good price hey __________________ If all else fails........read the instructions !

Jan 17th, 2011, 23:55	#3
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	i dont know its just the price they have up maybe to encourage people to search for other things on there site,ive been to one of their outlets to get stuff and they are very efficient __________________ If all else fails........read the instructions !

Jan 18th, 2011, 12:11	#4
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	Yeah. I can't work this out either.... as they are £10.92 EACH on their website.....??? I could do with some for mine, but won't have the genuine VOLVO ones again, because they just don't seem heavy duty enough for the job. Or are THEY being 'Made in China' now.....which would probably explain it. Someone said a while ago that ones from MONDEO'S fit.....anyone know if they do/or not, but more to the point, are they any good? Fed up gettting a bang on the head every time I load the dog! __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more!

Jan 19th, 2011, 20:24	#7
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Yesterday 10:22 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	Mk 6 escort Struts are the same length, Fiesta struts are slightly longer. Good old fords- The used ones are still as good as new, Why didnt volvo take note? __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

Jan 28th, 2011, 10:21	#8
brushamills New Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2022 15:56 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: lymington	Tailgate Strut Replacement Hi,just read posts on new struts & I can confirm Mondeo struts are an excellent replacement.In fact initially they seems too strong but I had got so used to the old ones. I obtained the new ones locally (New Forest) from an e-bay source 'Jim's Little Shop' but being Ford available easily.Incidently, anyone expereienced new struts being over powerful & shearing off a lug?

Jan 17th, 2011, 22:21	#2
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Yeah they say £10.92each for the Anschler ones I need some for my 740 Is that with some kind of discount? Regards Brian.

Jan 18th, 2011, 16:27	#5
roadcar2000 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2023 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: gosport	Just got mine from http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/ . Very pleased the tailgate will now do a soft self open and shut.

Jan 30th, 2011, 00:02	#9
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Yesterday 10:22 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	No, Mine have been on a year, Theyre fine. __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

Jan 31st, 2011, 23:32	#10
Doug2942 VOC Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2021 16:34 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leatherhead	I fitted a pair from a Mondeo that my grandaughter was scrapping, ended up retaining an original one since the two Mondeo ones were too strong. Doug

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