I replaced the upper tailgate struts last night using genuine parts. It's improved lift. However, I expected the new struts to lift the upper tailgate as soon as the open switch was triggered. It currently needs to be lifted the first 20-30cm then it lifts. Is that normal or have I scored old stock from JLR that's degassed sitting on the shelf?

As an aside it was a very easy job.

I also replaced the bottom lid strut on the centre console, which took a lot longer. I didn't think there was another strut for the upper lid. Are they the same part number?

The price of the above struts from the Australian dealer wasn't too bad. It was a cheaper on eBay but not a heap cheaper.

Thanks ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

your 'lift' sounds about right..  ... - .- -.




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Thanks Stan. ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

I think that L/R would get a few complaints if the tailgate opened it's self.... especially if your stood next to it

I replaced the struts on my Merc ML, they are after market.... think that they might have over done the lift.. if you aren't quick enough it gets you in the plums Need less to say I'm very good at the quick step now  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!

I have used struts from the ebay seller gasstrutguys for several cars and will use them again. Always less than $30 shipped a pair. (15 Pounds) I did my L322 and can report that after pressing the release on the remote the tailgate lifts a few mm to clear the catch and then with minimum effort from me to start it moving up after about 150mm the struts take over and the tailgate lifts itself till fully open. A bargain. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

Thanks. They are a lot cheaper. Next time. ______________________________
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I don't know if it is possible to fit longer struts - I keep bashing my head on the tailgate. Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

Ron you must be quite tall. I've adjusted the normal height of my RRV with the IID tool so it's 20mm lower. There is 185cm of clearance under my open upper tailgate. The struts at full extension are 52cm. ______________________________
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There must be something in the air at the mo, just lifted the bonnet to refill the screen washer reservoir and the airsprings were no longer up to the task of holding it up Quick look on Ebay and gasstrutguys has a pair for A$27.50 shipped.
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2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

p38arover wrote:

I don't know if it is possible to fit longer struts - I keep bashing my head on the tailgate.

Do you leave the car in low mode / height.... cos I'm in danger of bashing me brains in when the car's in low  Yesterday I couldn't spell Engineer... Today I are one!
Inventor of the 'Guide-o-Matic automatic wheel alignment tool'
Former long term L322 owner, Up/Down graded to a Classic Tractor!

I don't normally leave the car in access mode but I have been lately whilst I'm fitting my camping drawers and fridge.

I must remember to measure the extended strut length. Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

Fitted my new A$27 pair of bonnet struts today, 5 min fit and all good. The old ones were well past it 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone