Uprated Tailgate Struts
Thanks Fivetones, I now have said THQ struts
Fitted them and I’m back where are started really, although I think these are better than the vanstyle ones I think the wife will still struggle to close the boot!
I wonder how much weight is supposed to be on the tailgate for the 1250n. I’ve obviously underdone the insulation!
I now have a set of 985n vw struts, DM me if you are interested in them (also have the original 900n in the garage)
slopingbob
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Could you not use a 1200N on one side and a 900 or 985 on the other to get the force you need?
I did try it and i think it was about right but im not sure it’s good for the van
slopingbob
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That's what i'm doing on mine. I figure that the difference between the two sides isn't huge; VW reckon it's fine to only have a strut on one side of the bonnet; some people have spare tyres strapped to one side of their tailgate which would have the same effect as mismatched struts....
All in all i decided it wasn't worth worrying about.
All in all i decided it wasn't worth worrying about.
Bonnet struts are considered a hazard in a front end impact and manufacturers lose NCAP points for them, hence only one if they can get away with it, or none if they're close to the limit points-wise.
Its also a lot lighter so one is really all thats needed.
The danger at the rear is that uneven tortion might induce twisting, and in a structure with a dirty great window glued to it that's not a desirable state of affairs.
Its also a lot lighter so one is really all thats needed.
The danger at the rear is that uneven tortion might induce twisting, and in a structure with a dirty great window glued to it that's not a desirable state of affairs.
