THQ Upgraded Struts
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Are they the 1200n ones? If so I’m not surprised it holds all that up. I fitted some of those (maybe not from thq) after fitting my bike rack and I basically had to hang off it to get it to close!
Yeah the 1250 Nm ones for £29.95.
Yeah to close it was a pain with just the ladder but now i've fitted the carrier and wheel it closes much easier BUT remains open when needed. Win Win
VW Transporter T6/T6.1 - Upgraded Tailgate Struts - 1250N
These VW tailgate struts can handle a heavier load rating of 1250N, making them versatile and essential to making your van more sturdy overall.
transporterhq.co.uk
Perfect! Exactly the info I needed.
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Yes, I have 1250N on which lifts my tailgate + bike rack, and I have to hang on it to pull it down. I got the stronger struts with the intention of fitting the mud tracks to the bike carrier, but not actually done that yet.
To the bike carrier?
I can't see one on your setup..
I'm only asking because I'm looking for a storage solution for my maxtrax
Yes, on the carrier, I haven’t got round to fabricating a solution yet. Simplest option is just straps around the rails.
Better option would be two brackets, each with two sword pins. Bolt the brackets to the rack, and fit the maxtrax with swordpins.
I'm waiting on a peli box I'll fit to my roof rack, so I think I'll fab up some brackets to fit it the maxtrax sideways at an angle to act as a fairing for the box.
I've already got their twist lock style fittings - maybe they're the sword pins you mentioned
I've already got their twist lock style fittings - maybe they're the sword pins you mentioned
Hi Chris I'm looking to put on a spare wheel carrier and wheel onto my T6.1 tailgate ..would these ones you put on do the job ?? I've looked and looked and there's not much information on the subject ...how much do these struts cost from THQ ? Cheers Kev
Yes mate, they did the job. Had rear ladder and heavy all terrain spare wheel on there. The Uberbus ones can handle more but cost a hell of a lot more than THQ. I cant comment on longevity as I sold the van. Cost wise just look on THQ site, im sure they were less than £40
