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DionM
21st January 2006, 07:51 PM
Anyone know the going rate for a new set of tailgate struts for an RR Classic?
PhilipA
21st January 2006, 08:03 PM
about $48 for 2 on ebay or about $56for2 from Graeme Cooper.
Or $60 if you get yours recod.LOL.
Regards Philip A
DionM
21st January 2006, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by PhilipA
about $48 for 2 on ebay or about $56for2 from Graeme Cooper.
Or $60 if you get yours recod.LOL.
Regards Philip A

Ta 8)
LandyAndy
21st January 2006, 08:41 PM
Hi Dion
Have you tried supercrap????
May be worth a look,should only need to measure both your open and closed lengths.
In our falcoon wagon and now our Trytoo we make up a brace from wood and just stick it in when open,at least the wind wont slam it down on your head.
Andrew
DionM
21st January 2006, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by LandyAndy
Hi Dion
Have you tried supercrap????
May be worth a look,should only need to measure both your open and closed lengths.
In our falcoon wagon and now our Trytoo we make up a brace from wood and just stick it in when open,at least the wind wont slam it down on your head.


I just bought a set from a strut manufactuer on eBay. Figured they'd be better than the supercrap ones. $54 incl delivery, can't complain!

I'm 6'8" tall so really want to keep that tailgate up nice and high 8)
CraigE
21st January 2006, 08:46 PM
They generally all come from a similar supplier and the Supercrap ones are as good as any other.
LRHybrid100
21st January 2006, 09:42 PM
Ford Falcon bonnet struts $10 from the wreckers!!! - you only need one mind, else you cannot close the door top!!!

its great being able to drive around with the rear window open https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

LRH
jessie_xa
25th January 2006, 02:17 PM
[Ford Falcon bonnet struts $10 from the wreckers!!!]


As LRHybird stated XD's are about 5mm longer and work well mine has been there for 4yrs now https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Noki 3.9
26th January 2006, 12:28 AM
I have a set for your rangie, bought them but never used them. Brand new $50, I also live in Brisbane you can email me knc.bc@bigpond.net.au
loanrangie
26th January 2006, 08:13 AM
Originally posted by LRHybrid100
Ford Falcon bonnet struts $10 from the wreckers!!! - you only need one mind, else you cannot close the door top!!!

its great being able to drive around with the rear window open https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

LRH

Yep, i was checking them out at the wreckers off an ea-eb i think, took all my 70kgs to close one ! as you said 2 and you would never close it.
Might be just the thing for the heavy steel rangie bonnet though.
jessie_xa
1st February 2006, 02:06 PM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Might be just the thing for the heavy steel rangie bonnet though.[/b][/quote]


Being thinking of that but not sure to put them as there is no support on the wings of the bonnet :idea: may need to look at the strenghing bars and the fire wall?