Tailgate Gas Struts

[redwood98]

Couldn't find anything about this so thought I'd make a post myself. Has anyone noticed on Aliexpress you can buy Gas Struts for the Tailgate/boot, it makes it so pressing the button for it on the key actually opens the boot but, you still have to close it yourself. Does anyone have one of these or know if they are any good?

 

[MG Clive]

Have you got a link to the ones you're looking at @redwood98 ?

You can also get Electric Tailgate kits on Ali Express.

 

[redwood98]

Have you got a link to the ones you're looking at @redwood98 ?

You can also get Electric Tailgate kits on Ali Express.

You can get them from Aliexpress

 

[MG Clive]

You can get them from Aliexpress

Ahh right, not seen those before, I think you need to be our guinea pig mate.

 

[redwood98]

You can get them from Aliexpress

For £25 I might have to, just got a frunk/gas struts so got to do all that first

 

[ReintjeWA]

I’d be interesting to see if the trunk pushes itself open enough for these struts to then lift it, I don’t think the trunk moves a lot when opening it using the key fob.

 

[MG Clive]

I’d be interesting to see if the trunk pushes itself open enough for these struts to then lift it, I don’t think the trunk moves a lot when opening it using the key fob.

Don't put @redwood98 off trying them.

 

[redwood98]

I’d be interesting to see if the trunk pushes itself open enough for these struts to then lift it, I don’t think the trunk moves a lot when opening it using the key fob.

I believe the key fob unlatches the boot and these springs would then push it up once that happens. there is a review claiming it works so.

 

[salty]

I believe the key fob unlatches the boot and these springs would then push it up once that happens. there is a review claiming it works so.

Must be bloody strong springs to push that tailgate up, it's heavy.
Make sure not near it, when it springs up.
You might finish up in A&E.
But like you say, for 25 quid, give um a go.

 

[redwood98]

Must be bloody strong springs to push that tailgate up, it's heavy.
Make sure not near it, when it springs up.
You might finish up in A&E.
But like you say, for 25 quid, give um a go.

It's just like how the bonnet one works, only downside is apparently you need to put a bit more force into closing it.

I found these photos

 

[salty]

It's just like how the bonnet one works, only downside is apparently you need to put a bit more force into closing it.
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I found these photos

So the springs push the tailgate up, far enough for the, struts to take over. So no touching of the tailgate at all, to open fully.
That does sound ok. Hope it works.