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Post  0488TINTER Thu 15 Dec 2011, 9:33 pm

ok, im over the rods that hold up the tailgate

what struts do i need and where do they attach

pics and instruction if anyone can please
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Post  Red-Pv Thu 15 Dec 2011, 9:45 pm

mate i went to the wreckers got some struts off a commodore bonnet,the nuts that hold them on with the balljoint where on the tailgate of a wagon. i measure their full closed position with a bit of gap and bobs your uncle and also dont push the strut till it is completely closed cause it will stay closed cheers
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Post  0488TINTER Thu 15 Dec 2011, 10:29 pm

handy that i have a VT wgn sitting outside thats been punched in the ass Smile
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Post  VANDIL Fri 16 Dec 2011, 8:01 am

I used XF Wagon on Vandil, worked real good.........
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Post  Red-Pv Fri 16 Dec 2011, 2:32 pm

Really I had my vt wagon with a hit in the side that I used
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Post  0488TINTER Sat 17 Dec 2011, 1:39 pm

Red-Pv wrote:Really I had my vt wagon with a hit in the side that I used
and chance you can put some close up pics of yours please
did you use talegate or bonnet struts?
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Post  Red-Pv Sat 17 Dec 2011, 3:46 pm

Bonnet struts tailgate was too tough
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Post  fc59 Sat 17 Dec 2011, 7:51 pm

i work for MAX Manufactured Alloy Xtras
i just used some gas struts from the toolboxes we make
about 300nm i think the length wont be relavent as my vans an ej
if your in sydney we are located in smithfeld
we keep good stock for all lenghts and power if your having trubble finding something that ill work
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Post  Red-Pv Sat 17 Dec 2011, 8:01 pm

Tinter I'll upload a photo tomos also was very basic idea
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Post  0488TINTER Sat 17 Dec 2011, 11:52 pm

fc59 wrote:if your in sydney we are located in smithfeld
Im in Wetherill Park - Just off Hassell St Smile
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Post  serendipity Sun 18 Dec 2011, 8:31 am

found this link in tech tips, thanks pez350, cheers andrew
https://majesticvanners.forumotion.com/t465-gas-struts-for-holden-van
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Post  Red-Pv Sun 18 Dec 2011, 10:11 am

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Their you Go Im Thinking Bout Changeing It All To Run On An Actuator In The Next Coming Months Im Sick Of Having To Go To The Back To Open It Plus The Handles Look Filth I Like Smooth Very Happy
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Post  Red-Pv Sun 18 Dec 2011, 10:12 am

forgot to mention where those holes i have my fingers at are the originals
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Post  0488TINTER Sun 18 Dec 2011, 12:04 pm

ah, that's what i was looking for
so the hole they mount to at the bottom is a new one?

so is that just the point of the struts natural full extension?
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Post  Red-Pv Sun 18 Dec 2011, 12:09 pm

yer a new one i measure it fully closed and then sat inside the car and made some measurements to make it work it pushes further but thats the tailgates limit
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Post  fc59 Sun 18 Dec 2011, 9:00 pm

0488TINTER wrote:
fc59 wrote:if your in sydney we are located in smithfeld
Im in Wetherill Park - Just off Hassell St Smile

were in redfern st just off walter off victoria
thats handy cos i need new tint on da van soon
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Post  0488TINTER Sun 18 Dec 2011, 9:42 pm

no prob Smile
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Post  HQVAN Tue 20 Dec 2011, 6:30 pm

Red-Pv wrote:struts for tailgate Imag0210

struts for tailgate Imag0211

Their you Go Im Thinking Bout Changeing It All To Run On An Actuator In The Next Coming Months Im Sick Of Having To Go To The Back To Open It Plus The Handles Look Filth I Like Smooth Very Happy

Thanks for the inspiration guys, a bit of fit and fiddle for me to do on the van over the holidays. Very Happy

I will let you know how it goes with my solenoids operating the tailgate locks.
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Post  fc59 Tue 20 Dec 2011, 7:42 pm

HQVAN wrote:
Red-Pv wrote:struts for tailgate Imag0210

struts for tailgate Imag0211

Their you Go Im Thinking Bout Changeing It All To Run On An Actuator In The Next Coming Months Im Sick Of Having To Go To The Back To Open It Plus The Handles Look Filth I Like Smooth Very Happy

Thanks for the inspiration guys, a bit of fit and fiddle for me to do on the van over the holidays. Very Happy

I will let you know how it goes with my solenoids operating the tailgate locks.

im very keen about the solenoid rear tailgate when you make it work take plenty of pictures i sick of dopey mates trying to open the top gate and strugling with the concept of having to turn the handel and lift scratch jocolor scratch jocolor scratch [ i mean how hard is it gg ]
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Post  HQVAN Tue 20 Dec 2011, 7:55 pm

Refer to this thread for pics of the solenoids:

https://majesticvanners.forumotion.com/t1350-shaving-top-tailgate-handle-off

Still needs to be finished/neatened up.
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Post  HQVAN Thu 29 Dec 2011, 6:43 pm

I fitted gas struts today, why haven't I done this mod sooner.... Mad

It works really well, shoots the tailgate up with ease, and even holds it closed firm when closed! Very Happy

I used tailgate struts from a VT Wagon, really strong (450N) and a little bit longer than bonnet struts.

The holes had to be drilled a little lower than with red-pv's bonnet struts, but I think the extra length helps it to hold the tailgate closed when lowered, as it finishes its full compression about 10 cms from closing then starts to expand again to hold the tailgate firmly shut.


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Very happy with the results, quick cheap mod, that you wish you had done sooner. Cool
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Post  HQVAN Fri 30 Dec 2011, 5:16 pm

I've had to add an update to this thread....

AL510 of the MV Motorsport division has alerted me to the fact we have installed our struts upside-down, apparently the main body has lubricant in it to seal it properly, if they are upside-down for too long they will fail.

It's an easy fix, just turn them around! Better than them failing on us!

Thanks again Al.

Stay tuned for updated pics....
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Post  Stepside Fri 30 Dec 2011, 7:10 pm

Hey Jason, r just too used the the barn doors on your Ford!!! Laughing
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Post  Red-Pv Fri 30 Dec 2011, 7:15 pm

HQVAN wrote:I've had to add an update to this thread....

AL510 of the MV Motorsport division has alerted me to the fact we have installed our struts upside-down, apparently the main body has lubricant in it to seal it properly, if they are upside-down for too long they will fail.

It's an easy fix, just turn them around! Better than them failing on us!

Thanks again Al.

Stay tuned for updated pics....

That would explain why i replaced so many second hand ones i thought they just died with age
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Post  HQVAN Fri 30 Dec 2011, 8:24 pm

Red-Pv wrote:
HQVAN wrote:I've had to add an update to this thread....

AL510 of the MV Motorsport division has alerted me to the fact we have installed our struts upside-down, apparently the main body has lubricant in it to seal it properly, if they are upside-down for too long they will fail.

It's an easy fix, just turn them around! Better than them failing on us!

Thanks again Al.

Stay tuned for updated pics....

That would explain why i replaced so many second hand ones i thought they just died with age

Yep, thats why they failed...... Embarassed

I was very glad someone picked up on it early for me, saved me stuffing up this set! Wink
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