Tailgate Struts

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np
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Tailgate Struts

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My tailgate struts seem to have gone from holding the tailgate up on sat,to not holdong it up at all on mon.Wont stay up at all.Citroen want £28 +vat each.Which i spose isn`t bad.2 yrs ago i had to put a new hitch damper on our caravan.Same diameter as the tailgate struts,but only about 6" when closed.£50 just for that! :shock: So £28 each isn`t to bad.
Anyway,is there anywhere else i may get some?
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Its ok,i`ve done some searching & can get them a bit cheaper :oops: :)
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john alexander
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where ?????.john
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Sorry :oops: :?
GSF & E carparts websites list them a bit cheaper.
Thing is i`m working 7am-7pm at the mo,inc w/ends & between xmas & new yr.Dont have any time to ring around at work,& my phone bill is huge!
Its usally slow this time of year at work(earth moving,huge diggers & dumpers) but we are flat out at the mo shifting coal at the docks,so i get very tired & confused :? :? :? :oops: :)
Got to get these done though as i`m in & out the boot each day.
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GSF do a very good postal service, although I don't rate your chances at this time of year!
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Will take about 2 weeks Peter!!! :D
I have a ECP 10 mins away.If i`m not working Xmas eve,i will get them then.I expect they are open.
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Unread post by dnsey »

Gas struts are an 'off the shelf' part - one of the few used by Citroen!
If you're in a hurry, ring around local industrial suppliers (hydraulics, that sort of thing), and they'll probably be able to help.
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All done.Cost £50 for the pair at ECP.Took 2 mins to change.No more bumps on me nogging now :lol: :D
Thanks for the help,& to Handyman.
Merry Xmas to you all :)
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Robin
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Tailgate struts

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If there is any pressure left in them at all Pleiades at Sawtry, Cambridgeshire will re pressurise them for about £12 a time. http://www.pleiades.uk.com/
They will not do it if they have the slightest suspicion of failure.
Have a great 2006 folks!
Citroens are dedicated to those who take a big bite - and just keep on chewing!
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Will pleiades re-gas the glovebox struts on an XM? If they will, that would be beneficial!!

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zxTd

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I dont think they can ragas the boot struts "spheres yes".

happy new year to all \:D/
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dnsey
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Yes they can, look here: :)

http://www.pleiades.uk.com/products_21.html
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zxTd

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now that's a first for me I looked all over that site and couldn't find nothing, cheers for that
http://www.pleiades.uk.com/products_21.html
a worth find without a doubt
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