Thread: Rear Step droop fix

Have you tried some strong magnets?

As always the simple solution is magnificent! See it working like a treat - any suggestion as to the magnets which no doubt need a hole in the middle.

There is also this place in Australia. save on postage. They don't list the rear step, but a lot have sizes given. may be a case of a bit of research.
cabinet struts are cheaper, not sure about how they would cope with the weather etc.

LAND ROVER - Struts Australia

The magnet sounds like a great idea, simple spring added as well.

Then again, gas struts usually keep a door or bonnet open, the one on the step is to keep it closed??
so, I'm thinking of using a cheap 'door closer' as fitted to fly screen doors, adjustable and very cheap, about $10.00
just need to work out the fitting. hmm.
Syneco White Screen Door Closer | Bunnings Warehouse

Mine is just starting to drop a little.

Originally Posted by RRT

As always the simple solution is magnificent! See it working like a treat - any suggestion as to the magnets which no doubt need a hole in the middle.

I don't reckon you'd need holes. Once stuck to chassis, or step steel area, highly unlikely they will ever come off themselves. Will be hard enough to prise off I reckon.

I know Jaycar have a selection, and I know Bunnings sell magnets(dunno what type).
Never really looked in depth into Bunnings types, ie. what type they are.
Jaycar definitely have neodymium types.

What I got from Bunnings were magnets that have a magnet shaped like a donut(or toroid) with a chrome case with a hole in it. Hole itself didn't matter, I made a magnetic camera mount.
Got to be honest I can't remember how much, and what aisle. Don't think they were too exxy tho .. maybe max $10 ... or less. 2" diameter, maybe 5mm central hole. The chrome case is quite sturdy too .. maybe 2mm gauge too.

A couple of these could do the trick I guess.

EDIT: had a quick peek at online Bunnings.

Everhang 50mm magnetic base <- link

$5 each is definitely worth a shot I spose

Originally Posted by AK83

I don't reckon you'd need holes. Once stuck to chassis, or step steel area, highly unlikely they will ever come off themselves. Will be hard enough to prise off I reckon.

I know Jaycar have a selection, and I know Bunnings sell magnets(dunno what type).
Never really looked in depth into Bunnings types, ie. what type they are.
Jaycar definitely have neodymium types.

What I got from Bunnings were magnets that have a magnet shaped like a donut(or toroid) with a chrome case with a hole in it. Hole itself didn't matter, I made a magnetic camera mount.
Got to be honest I can't remember how much, and what aisle. Don't think they were too exxy tho .. maybe max $10 ... or less. 2" diameter, maybe 5mm central hole. The chrome case is quite sturdy too .. maybe 2mm gauge too.

A couple of these could do the trick I guess.

EDIT: had a quick peek at online Bunnings.

Everhang 50mm magnetic base <- link

$5 each is definitely worth a shot I spose

Put this against the $240 and hmmmmm, hmmmm, alright, I'll take a set! Thanks muchly for this and at 13.5Kg pull, should well and truly keep it up when driving.

I go through struts regularly on two work vehicles and have found if you go to a strut specialist, they are cheaper than OE. Also, getting them to re-gas struts is cheaper again.

Originally Posted by cripesamighty

I go through struts regularly on two work vehicles and have found if you go to a strut specialist, they are cheaper than OE. Also, getting them to re-gas struts is cheaper again.

Yep!

And IIRC RRT lives in Travancore, which is not far from Gas Strut Engineering in Leo St, Fawkner(off Sydney Road).

I've had a few recharged by them, and decently priced for expensive to buy struts.
Back in the day with my SD1's/Vanden Plases .. the rears were notoriously unreliable. Quite large units, and a couple hundred dollars to buy a new per pair.
Can't remember exactly, but maybe less than $50 to recharge them.

Also note, if you remove your strut, Bunnings also have a small selection of struts too .. no idea on quality/strength tho .. never bought them.