The tailgate on my 850 R has completely collapsed[ie won't hold up on its own].
is this adjustable or do I have to get spare hydraulics,if so,any ideas what where and how,[getting p####d off with having to prop the door up with a broom handle] LOL.thanks for any help,Bob
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Sunday 20th September 2009, 00:23 #2Senior Member
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 Postsi'm sure its a new strut job i'm afraid, PFV sell them quite cheap LINK
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Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,791 PostsYou need new tailgate rams, they're easy to replace if you have a brush to hold the tailgate open while you change them. Speak to RUFE for a price for the rams.
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Thanked 36 Times in 23 PostsThanks lads ,is it a hard job, given that I've got one of those toolkits that does the weird and wonderful things!!!!!
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Thanked 8 Times in 8 Postsyou have got to take the trims off either side,theres a little torx that holds it do it with the boot open!!!!
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Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,791 PostsNope the struts are just held on by clips...
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Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,791 PostsI think we both sort of posted at the same time, I wasn't suggesting you where wrong..
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Thanked 2,582 Times in 2,051 Postscheck out my guide to replacing the tailgate struts in the 'how-to' section of the forum. I would post a link, but am on my phone sorry.
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Thanked 8 Times in 8 Postsgood guide!!i should of done one for fitting the recirc blanking plate..
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Sunday 20th September 2009, 08:53 #13New Identity
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Thanked 2,582 Times in 2,051 PostsI've had my recirc valve off many times now, just gets easier and easier LOL. Just don't do it when the engine is hot, them bloody water pipes are a pain! Originally Posted by t5_carl
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