Boot struts

[Hairyarse 10]

Hi all!

 

I need to buy some new boot struts for the VR. I had bought some for the valver from SGS a few months back (I've used them before and they've always been good) but these for the C don't seem strong enough. They hold the tailgate no problem but it's still a struggle to open.

 

Has anyone used other struts that make the tailgate easier to open? I know it's heavy so not after miracles, but with the SGS ones it feels like they're resisting you push it up

[Chuggs1 10]

Is the rear tailgate generally heavy to lift - mine certainly is

[Dan_Storm 0]

I replaced mine a few years ago as the old struts seemed weak. Unfortunately, there was not much noticable difference with the new ones. They even made the same irritating noise :(

[Hairyarse 10]

Sounds like there's no magic answer then?

[Hairyarse 10]

No where much else seems to do them and genuine from VWH are over 40 quid each!! I'll boost my biceps and get the SGS ones again! lol

[Dan_Storm 0]

I have got my old set that i keep meaning to sell. As said, there was hardly any difference between the old and new struts, so the old ones are in good condition - i guess its just the design a crap design or under-specced struts.

 

If you were nearer i would offer you the struts to try but you may not notice any difference.

[Harrier 1]

On my old car the tailgate felt fine to open & close but this car has less resistance & it feels much heavier .

I think genuine struts would be the only way to go.

[Hairyarse 10]

Thanks for the offer Dan. I bit the bullet and ordered some of SGS last night. Lets hope they're better this time. Couldn't bring myself to spend almost £90 on a genuine pair!