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Tailgate struts... 850 1995

posted by  riron on  Fri Sep 20 08:52 CST 2002
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Hi, I think my tailgate struts on my 850 Wagon are almost done working, I've been bashed on the head one too many times now. Is replacing the struts dificult? I have heard you have to take the tailgate off to do this job? Special tools? If anyone has attempted this, I'd appreciate their knowhow.
Thanks.

Robert.








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    Tailgate struts... 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be eric855 on  Sat Sep 21 00:36 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Haynes book explain it verry well. 30 minutes(max) job.








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    Tailgate struts... 850 1995

    posted by  Stryguy on  Fri Sep 20 11:30 CST 2002
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    Robert.. Piece of cake to replace.

    I suggest a replacement set from IPD. They're about $50 cheaper than OEM parts and come with an easy set of instructions to follow.

    http://www.ipdusa.com/ProductsList.aspx?subSubCategoryID=286








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      Tailgate struts... 850 1995

      posted by  Mathew on  Fri Sep 27 13:35 CST 2002
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      I just replaced mine with a new aftermarket set i found on ebay for $30+6.50 s/h. They were from fcp groton, and are much more heavy duty than oem shocks.. In terms of replacing them, i just removed plastic trim on the back (where you access rear lights) and then removed plastic trim above rear windows. I had no need to remove tailgate...took me 30 minutes maybe. Also see bay 13 repairs at www.volvospeed.com for a good walk through of replacement.







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