V70 Tailgate Lifter

Post by **rmmagow** » 10 Apr 2012, 12:51

How many lifters are there for the tailgate on a 98 V70? one or two?

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 10 Apr 2012, 13:03

I think one on each side.
It's getting warmer, so mine work a little better.
Still carry a broom to hold it open.

Post by **erikv11** » 10 Apr 2012, 13:37

Post by **rmmagow** » 10 Apr 2012, 13:54

Thanks, I'll buy 2. Lots of bumps on the head this past winter

obayha · Post by **obayha** » 10 Apr 2012, 14:05

If you don't mine, where you getting them from and at what cost?
It's on the to do list, just seem expensive.
Broom is where I am right now. Unless you found them cheap.
I read on here that someone had theirs recharged.
Thanks

BigRed · Post by **BigRed** » 10 Apr 2012, 14:26

I put the cheap ones from FCP (~$30 set) on...be careful other direction, when it opens it can take you're head off!

IanF · Post by **IanF** » 10 Apr 2012, 14:34

I installed ones from IPD on 1800ES' 850 wagon. Getting the panels off was the most time consuming part.

Post by **cn90** » 10 Apr 2012, 15:11

Stabilus is the brand!

Post by **erikv11** » 10 Apr 2012, 15:15

Agreed, the Stabilus ones last 3x as long as the cheapies.

Alwick · Post by **Alwick** » 11 Apr 2012, 06:26

I got OEM ones from FCP a couple of years ago. I forget the exact cost but it wasn't expensive.
Shouldn't take more than 45 minutes to an hour to do. Just make sure you have a length of wood approx. 6' long to hold the gate up as you're working.
There is a write-up somewhere on this site.