tailgate probs 850

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Post 258582 by Bob France on 2009-09-20 00:16:22

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

Post 258583 by p fandango on 2009-09-20 00:23:26

i'm sure its a new strut job i'm afraid, PFV sell them quite cheap LINK

Post 258584 by Tomcat on 2009-09-20 00:24:18

You 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.

Post 258586 by Bob France on 2009-09-20 00:28:26

Thanks lads ,is it a hard job, given that I've got one of those toolkits that does the weird and wonderful things!!!!!

Post 258589 by t5_carl on 2009-09-20 00:37:55

you have got to take the trims off either side,theres a little torx that holds it do it with the boot open!!!!

Post 258591 by Tomcat on 2009-09-20 00:38:02

Nope the struts are just held on by clips...

Post 258592 by t5_carl on 2009-09-20 00:44:29

i ment the trim bud:D

Post 258593 by Tomcat on 2009-09-20 00:52:02

[quote=t5_carl;258589]you have got to take the trims off either side,theres a little torx that holds it do it with the boot open!!!![/quote] I think we both sort of posted at the same time, I wasn't suggesting you where wrong..

Post 258594 by t5_carl on 2009-09-20 01:00:56

lol,my bad:D

Post 258596 by Dangerous Dave on 2009-09-20 01:07:34

check 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.

Post 258597 by Tomcat on 2009-09-20 01:09:43

Well rememberd that man.....Here's the Linky.....

Post 258598 by t5_carl on 2009-09-20 01:14:07

good guide!!i should of done one for fitting the recirc blanking plate..

Post 258605 by Dangerous Dave on 2009-09-20 08:53:37

[quote=t5_carl;258598]i should of done one for fitting the recirc blanking plate..[/quote] I'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!