2002 Dodge Caravan "tailgate struts" Questions

...tailgate. If these struts have failed, the hatch/talgate will not stay open. Also, since these struts are compressed when the hatch/tailgate is closed, they provide positive lifting pressure when you ...

hydraulic strut / tailgate problem. The tailgate will not hold itself open, or more simply open in the usual effortless way... Your advice is much appreciated. Many thanks Brett Replace the struts !!!

...replace Tailgate Struts? I beieve they just pull off. I think they have spring clips holding them on. There is no danger of them having a lot of pressure against the rod when the door is fully

I am replacing the tailgate strut that failed and can't get the trim cover off to snap out the bottom of the strut. In the lift gate inside trim panel you will see a plastic cap plug at the door ...

tailgate struts? If you mean standard tailgate supports, no electric / pneumatic or power ones. Then you just lower the tailgate and bend the "v" hinges upwards until they come off, or cables on newer

...tailgate struts on 2004 honda pilot? There is a "C" clip on one of the ends of the sturts. Just use a flat head screw driver to pop it off. pop that little metal clip on the outer part of the end of ...

...tailgate strut for a 2005 grand cherokee? (i can't get it off the bearing) Most hood and trunk struts have a pull out clip located on the strut...this must be pulled out to release the strut from the ...

...tailgate. Get a helper to assist in holding it up, or at least a broomstick etc to bear the weight. Make note of the orientation of the cylinder/strut. There are two types of struts used on these ...

...tailgate the hydraulic strts jam and I have to pull hard on gate to open. There is rust visible on struts where piston goes in. I suspect I must change struts. Is this a do-it-yourself repair? what ...

...tailgate, dependant on what type is fitted the struts will have a metal "c" clip that needs to be removed at both ends on the ball joint sockets, prise the clips out and remove the strut, and replace ...