Questions & Answers for: replace tailgate strut

...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 ...

...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

tailgate on 2000 grand cherokee laredo wont open Tailgate on 2000 grand cherokee laredo will only open 12 inches before it gets stuck replace the struts.

...replace the 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 ...

...replace in reverse order.... if you have the struts with the ball and sockets at each end you need to support the tailgate with your by now long suffering partnre and undo the nut and socket in the ...

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 !!!

...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 latch area. Remove ...

my tailgate will not stay up Replace the rear lift struts on the tailgate (if this is an SUV).If it's a truck, the latching mechanism may need adjusting, or replacement.

when the hatch/tailgate is closed, they provide positive lifting pressure when you unlock the hatch, pushing it away slightly from the latching mechanism. Replace the struts, and you should be all set

...Tailgate Lift Supports Struts... based on the picture, you need to remove the bolts from that hinged end and the other end is attached to a pivot ball on the body of your car... there's that black ...