Lower tailgate straps

[Fitzy2011]

Is it possible to use or modify the scissor hinge off a classic to replace the cables on the p38 lower tailgate. After I had one rust out, I don't trust them any more. I hope this hasn,t been covered before because I did search and couldn,t find anything!

[benji]

You can buy them relatively cheaply. Wonder if there is some stainless ones around.
I doubt one could be modified. As in the closed position the relative height of the tailgate and pillar pins would have to be exactly the same.

[Scouse]

If they're the originals, then they were made of a poor quality material.

A bulletin was issued for the problem, NRR/76/33/95/EN.
Part # ALR5237 is supposed to be a better cable.

[Fitzy2011]

Ok thanks, I,ll see if I can get some, but it always amazes me that they would change from the tried and tested classic ones to a poor quality crappy one.

[Scouse]

I agree the Classic type were a lot stronger but probably overkill really.

The Classic stays also had a habit of swinging when the tailgate was closed creating the odd knock on braking/accelerating.