Anyone looking for new tailgate struts?

[Ninjabob81]

Just stumbled across Eurocarparts selling Lesjofors tailgate struts for £5.79 each….. just ordered a couple myself and thought a few others might need them.

Cheers,
Rob.

[SteveSarre]

Hi NinjaBob81

Thanks for that. When I search for my vehicle, I don't see any
https://www.eurocarparts.com/bonnet-...tailgate-strut

Do you know the eurocarparts stock code?

Thanks,
Steve

[Ninjabob81]

Originally Posted by SteveSarre

Hi NinjaBob81

Thanks for that. When I search for my vehicle, I don't see any
https://www.eurocarparts.com/bonnet-...tailgate-strut

Do you know the eurocarparts stock code?

Thanks,
Steve

Hi Steve, just been on there to check for you and they’ve disappeared? They only list the Stabilus ones? Maybe they only had a few left in stock hence the price!!

Sorry about that..

Rob.

[bob12]

If it's any help 3 years ago I bought a pair of tailgate struts for my V70 from Insuppa on Ebay see:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_d...lgate%20struts

They have gone up slghtly and are now £16.27 a pair. I have had absolutley no problem with them ..... being hidden just the fiddle of fitting them.

Bob

[SteveSarre]

Hi NinjaBob81 and bob12,

OK thanks anyway.

My tip for those struts:
Remove the old struts in the usual way (remove retaining clip if any).
Then before you refit, loosen the bolts that hold the strut bracket to the body. This lets the bracket slide slightly
Then fit the new struts, fit the retaining pins, then slide the bracket to adjust position as desired and re-tighten the bolts to the roof.

If you don't do that it can sometimes be a struggle to get the new struts in, especially if they are a slightly longer length than OEM.

Hope that helps,
Steve