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27th November 2021, 00:35 | #1 |
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Tailgate spring-assisted opener?
I've seen the ill-fated saloon boot spring assisters which warped the mounting points, but I can't see anything on fitting them to a Tourer tailgate? I'm thinking of something like this.
Anyone done one or know of someone who has, whether successfully or not? Thanks. Dougie.
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If you are going to try the above i would make sure you strengthen the inside of the tailgate where the lifts fit to the body, other wise the extra pressure may weaken the poor spot welds. 1 2 3 They have known to be torn out over time and is a week spot.
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Have you ever come across anyone having done it on a tourer? Dougie.
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28th November 2021, 10:30 | #4 |
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Dougie the answer is a no never seen any tourer with those springs, or heard of anyone trying them so it looks like you could be the adventurer is in case.
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Why would you want to they will rip the hinges out of the body work, a decent pair of struts will lift the tail gate up with no problem. Rev. |
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As to why I'd want to, it's because reasons. Dougie.
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I would think that if you reduce the effort to lift the tailgate you will increase the effort required to close it?
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