D3 tailgate struts

[matt_ali_walsh]

Hi all,
the gas struts in our 08 D3 have lost their oomph. Burson don't list a replacement, but can do it if we know how many newtons and the dimensions. Does anyone know which struts I need, and have a preferred supplier?
Thanks heaps,
Matt

[Narangga]

I bought these and the speed of despatch was good and the packing excellent.

Land Rover Upper Tailgate Strut Pair Discovery 3 4 BHE780060 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Upper-Tailgate-Strut-Pair-Discovery-3-4-BHE780060-/252148042310?hash=item3ab531ca46:g:ahIAAOSwWnFV-P4k)

[rufusking]

Have a search on this forum, there is a thread somewhere that Patrol struts fit.

Just found it but it was for bonnet struts.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/218738-bonnet-struts.html

[rangeyrover]

Hi all,
the gas struts in our 08 D3 have lost their oomph. Burson don't list a replacement, but can do it if we know how many newtons and the dimensions. Does anyone know which struts I need, and have a preferred supplier?
Thanks heaps,
Matt


Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area

Part Number: BHE780012 Brand: LAND ROVER Family: Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area

feature and specs

Fitting place: Body
Group: Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area
Diameter [mm]: 8
Length [mm]: 480
Stroke [mm]: 182
Eject Force [N]: 480
Housing Diameter [mm]: 18

REPLACEMENT PARTS
Brand Part Number Name Description
MAGNETI MARELLI 430719093200 Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area
MONROE ML5871 Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area
LESJ?FORS 8175717 Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area
TRISCAN 8710 17219 Gas Spring, boot-/cargo area

Lots of equivalent ones around.

http://www.rocsprings.com/springs-catalouges/roc%20gas%202011_id475.pdf

is a good resource to compare

[Glynhouse]

All the required info was on mine e.g. pressure, closed and extended length, cold not find any at a decent price.

Had them re-gassed in Cairns, drove in they removed them, I drove off for a couple of hours returned and they refitted, total cost $40 !

About 3 or 4 months ago now 07 D3, still fine can't believe the difference.
My tailgate sagged and I walked into it 4 stitches in the head ! Had to do something !

DD