tailgate alignment issues
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So I've put the tailgate on Mynx, got it all nicely aligned.
Then I add the Myle support ram and for some reason the top corner of the tailgate (passenger s, next to the ram) seems to get pulled down.
I've swapped over hinges, added a couple of washers under the hinge and nothing seems to work!
Heeeelllllllppppppp me!
Then I add the Myle support ram and for some reason the top corner of the tailgate (passenger s, next to the ram) seems to get pulled down.
I've swapped over hinges, added a couple of washers under the hinge and nothing seems to work!
Heeeelllllllppppppp me!
Posted
Old Timer
tailgate alignment issues
Have you used this brand of ram before as it seems weird that that gap closes up, the only thing I can think is if the ram is uprated that the force once closed is pulling the gate down. As both mounting points are below the hinge it's pushing between the 2 and dragging the gate down. Have you got an old one to try ?
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1992 1.8 8 valve Convertible GTI
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
Posted
Local Hero
Not sure what car you have, tin top or cabriolet?
Is the boot strut on the right way up, eg when open the main body of the strut is on the top. not sure if it will make any difference?
This way around?
Is the boot strut on the right way up, eg when open the main body of the strut is on the top. not sure if it will make any difference?
This way around?
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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The old ones are broke hence the new one.
mark1gls yup got it that way around (checked on the other tinny I have to be sure) , although yours is on the opposite side of the car!?
I'm thinking the ram is too powerful, hence it's pulling down the hinge.
Much weirdness!
mark1gls yup got it that way around (checked on the other tinny I have to be sure) , although yours is on the opposite side of the car!?
I'm thinking the ram is too powerful, hence it's pulling down the hinge.
Much weirdness!
Posted
Old Timer
tailgate alignment issues
You could always swap them out just to check ?
I've been having a think about the front ones too, I'm thinking a neat little bracket to bolt straight to the wing with the ball mounted at 90 degrees so it's facing into the car keeping it in line with the wing bolt. I'll see how I get on when I get back to work later this week
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I've been having a think about the front ones too, I'm thinking a neat little bracket to bolt straight to the wing with the ball mounted at 90 degrees so it's facing into the car keeping it in line with the wing bolt. I'll see how I get on when I get back to work later this week
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1992 1.8 8 valve Convertible GTI
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
Posted
Old Timer
tailgate alignment issues
Hi Ian was just having a look to see if I could find any off the shelf brackets for the front struts when I came across this company, they may have the answer to your rear lid problem ADJUSTABLE STRUTS!! And they're in stainless!!
6mm rod 100mm stroke gas strut - GSSV6-100
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6mm rod 100mm stroke gas strut - GSSV6-100
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1992 1.8 8 valve Convertible GTI
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
Posted
Local Hero
borednow said
The old ones are broke hence the new one.
mark1gls yup got it that way around (checked on the other tinny I have to be sure) , although yours is on the opposite side of the car!?
I'm thinking the ram is too powerful, hence it's pulling down the hinge.
Much weirdness!
Sorry I should of added my picture is from my Mk1 Scirocco as that has 2 struts holding the boot up, Mk1 golf only have 1.
Here is the other side
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Well then, just spoken to SGS and they reckon that the force should be 470Nm in the strut. Apparently it does occur where the struts can be over gassed and will cause the issue I'm having.
They stock them off the shelf for mk1's! Proper British Engineered struts, for £20 inc delivery.
A bit more than others but Buy British, that's what I say. I did enquire about the adjustable stainless ones. £50 plus vat and shipping!
Went with the non bling version in the end.
We shall see!
Thanks chaps
Ian
They stock them off the shelf for mk1's! Proper British Engineered struts, for £20 inc delivery.
A bit more than others but Buy British, that's what I say. I did enquire about the adjustable stainless ones. £50 plus vat and shipping!
Went with the non bling version in the end.
We shall see!
Thanks chaps
Ian
Posted
Old Timer
tailgate alignment issues
So has the new ram turned up and has it solved the issue?
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2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
2008 E93 335i N54 Twin Turbo
3 Kids
Suzuki LT50 Quad
( and the Mrs )
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