So I ordered a new lower damper (part no LR017455) and I fitted it today.

However it seems to be working in reverse, it doesn't slow the descent of the tailgate, it damps the ascent.

I'm guessing this is not normal behaviour.

The LR one I took off worked - just about - the other way around.

Reckon I have a dud part?

Well known problem, if you look closely you will see that your Fatty is upside down............. Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

For off road use only….

Joking aside…. That’s not right….

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Paaaahhaahahahaaaa

I've contacted the seller, awaiting a diagnosis. I'll upload a video in a bit

I can’t even remember which way round mine is fastened on.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I’ve just had the same problem replacing a marginal one with a new one. The new one is a waste of space and I’ve tried fitting it both ways.

The way up does not matter.

Its the action of the damper itself that is the problem on mine.

When you close the tailgate it extends the damper rod and when you open it shortens it. My damper is stiff when extending but easy when contracting

Ended up getting an LR part in the end. The batch of aftermarket parts are faulty.

Did the genuine part work out? Current
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