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Scantech tailgate struts 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be Derf on  Tue May 1 09:20 CST 2007 [RELATED]

I just tried to use the ScanTech struts from FCP Groton on my '98 V70 XC just last week. These are the same struts as you have, and I had the same problem.

I emailed back and forth with FCP Groton about the issue, and they were less than receptive to my problem. They told me "We've sold thousands of these and nobody ever has a problem with them." I did some looking and found a few other posts online with the same issue, but FCP still didn't want to refund my purchase price plus shipping.

I don't know if I'd recommend it, but I finally ended up loosing the 3 bolts that secure the trunk side of the hinge. This, plus extending the tailgate as far as I could, made me able to snap them into place. If you decide to try this method, use a pencil or marker to outline the hinge location before yoe loosen any bolts on the hinge. The hinge is adjustable, and you'll want to make sure you reinstall it in the same position.






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New Scantech tailgate struts [850][1997]
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