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So Ive turned my attention to my weak tailgate struts which are now struggling in the cold of winter.

From what I can research, there are no easy replacements. Unless you can get genuine ones which are no doubt pricey.

No matter though, I am looking to fabricate something myself. My question is though what would a good force rating for the struts? Otherwise to measure it, should I try rigging up a winch in the garage and seeing how much weight pulls up the unassisted tailgate?

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Where abouts are you?

there is a guy in Leo Street in Fawkner in Melbournes Northern suburbs.

he does tailgate struts, and can put them to what ever strength you want.

i have replaced the bonnet struts, i think it was 80 bux for both.

i also had him do my tailgate struts in the back of my bluebird wagon, had to lift around 65- 70 kg with all the sound deadening and mdf on it.

Gas Strut Recharging

11 Leo Street

(03)9357 2821

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+1 worked fine for me. replacement not necessary unless they are physically rooted

Just get a mobile strut re-gas contractor out to recharge them?

It costs $80 and takes 20 mins. Save your time & effort for something useful. ;)

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