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tess



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Electric Tailgate strut swap

My electric tailgate struts need replacing at £200+ a pair, can non electric struts be fitted instead at £80 a pair
Post #615122 Thu Jun 24 2021 12:52pm
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Duc750



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is there a strut for the one piece non electric tail gate ? 2012 SDV6 HSE (technically its hers)
2000 D2 TD5 - definitely mine
2005 D3 V8
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Post #615123 Thu Jun 24 2021 2:22pm
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RRSTDV8



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You're wanting to save a few quid on such a thing? Sorry, but you've bought the wrong type of vehicle if you're looking for a cheap car.

To answer the question, you probably can use non-powered ones but if the non-powered one you choose aren't powerful enough, you might find it doesn't lift quickly enough when unlocked. THe result will be the tailgate unlocking, and dropping back in to the catch. Could be annoying. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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Post #615130 Thu Jun 24 2021 7:24pm
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tess



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Ive seen these on Ebay, are some tailgates electric & some manual?

Genuine Range Rover Sport L320 2010-2013 Tailgate Struts LR030198
Post #615151 Fri Jun 25 2021 11:48am
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Col



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That is interesting as L/R do appear to show that gas strut for the one piece tailgate from Vin. CA on as well as the electric strut, to be honest always though all one piece tailgates were electric, possibly for a different market though, or the parts list is wrong.





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Col
Post #615170 Fri Jun 25 2021 9:53pm
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scarey



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maybe only one strut is powered and the other not?
Post #615192 Sat Jun 26 2021 8:30pm
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Col



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Both powered on mine.

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Col
Post #615193 Sat Jun 26 2021 9:04pm
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tess



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It turns out the spring/retaining clip on the socket of the strut has broken, can these be replaced?
Post #615464 Mon Jul 05 2021 6:46pm
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Col



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Yes you can and you need something like those shown in the picture, however as normal L/R do not list them separately.




Cheers
Col
Post #615473 Mon Jul 05 2021 10:27pm
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tess



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Would this fit instead if you cant get just the clips[/img]
Post #615489 Tue Jul 06 2021 9:31am
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RRSTDV8



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Wouldn't it be better just to use the correct parts and do the job properly? Rolling Eyes 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed
Post #615494 Tue Jul 06 2021 10:59am
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NoCapes78



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Hello All,

Looking at this post. Looks like the answer to my problem.

The Strut on the right looks like the clip that holds it on has either pinged out or the casting on the socket has failed.

Has anyone used with any success one of the sockets from SGS? If so which one?

Or is replacing the whole strut the only solution.

Thanks in advance.

Rob
Post #623439 Fri Apr 08 2022 1:11pm
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