Swing gate strut
08-01-17, 04:46 AM
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Swing gate strut
I did a search for this one, but didn't find anything directly related -
Has anyone else changed the gas strut on their 460 swing gate? Any idea of cost?
I know mine was made by Stabilus, but their website isn't showing anything for the GX, and I forgot to write down the actual part #.
Mine is rattling in the ball/socket something fierce.
I removed it just for some sanity....
Has anyone else changed the gas strut on their 460 swing gate? Any idea of cost?
I know mine was made by Stabilus, but their website isn't showing anything for the GX, and I forgot to write down the actual part #.
Mine is rattling in the ball/socket something fierce.
I removed it just for some sanity....
08-01-17, 07:36 AM
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08-01-17, 08:54 AM
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Thank you! Super helpful.
It's definitely rattling around inside of part #6 on that diagram. I can shake it and hear it, and since it's been disconnected, the vehicle is quiet.
I'm just not sure a, how to separate #5 from #6. b, would replacing just # 5 completely fix the issue. I wonder if something wore out in side the ball/socket. Anyone think some grease or something would help?
Guess if I can figure out how to separate 5 from 6, I'll start with the least expensive part first.
It's definitely rattling around inside of part #6 on that diagram. I can shake it and hear it, and since it's been disconnected, the vehicle is quiet.
I'm just not sure a, how to separate #5 from #6. b, would replacing just # 5 completely fix the issue. I wonder if something wore out in side the ball/socket. Anyone think some grease or something would help?
Guess if I can figure out how to separate 5 from 6, I'll start with the least expensive part first.
08-01-17, 05:40 PM
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I'll try to take a look at mine tomorrow... the FSM isn't much help in this case. Only thing I can find are torque specs in the manuals.
08-01-17, 05:48 PM
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Pretty cool upgrade. No locking option if needed.
08-01-17, 06:12 PM
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Add this and now you have a Luxury rear gate.
08-02-17, 08:24 AM
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Thank you! Super helpful.
It's definitely rattling around inside of part #6 on that diagram. I can shake it and hear it, and since it's been disconnected, the vehicle is quiet.
I'm just not sure a, how to separate #5 from #6. b, would replacing just # 5 completely fix the issue. I wonder if something wore out in side the ball/socket. Anyone think some grease or something would help?
Guess if I can figure out how to separate 5 from 6, I'll start with the least expensive part first.
It's definitely rattling around inside of part #6 on that diagram. I can shake it and hear it, and since it's been disconnected, the vehicle is quiet.
I'm just not sure a, how to separate #5 from #6. b, would replacing just # 5 completely fix the issue. I wonder if something wore out in side the ball/socket. Anyone think some grease or something would help?
Guess if I can figure out how to separate 5 from 6, I'll start with the least expensive part first.
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08-02-17, 08:31 AM
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tecman: 1st video wouldn't work for me... I use the door in some half opened positions sometimes. I wonder how strong that strut is in a hill position?
Second one is interesting to me... looks like they need a North American distributor though... there is a 2 unit version on eBay. One would probably be in for around $450.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Door-Sof...QAAOSw5cNYLc44
Second one is interesting to me... looks like they need a North American distributor though... there is a 2 unit version on eBay. One would probably be in for around $450.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Door-Sof...QAAOSw5cNYLc44
08-02-17, 04:22 PM
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^^ Yeah, I sometimes just open the gate half way. I had factory soft close on a 94 Acura Legend coupe with big doors. Pretty cool feature.
08-02-17, 04:28 PM
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08-02-17, 04:37 PM
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Thanks, Guys
Yup - bolts were definitely tight, and the little plastic pin was in as well.
I have not heard it since I removed it, so pretty sure that's where it was coming from.
I'll have to consider the non-locking ones as well. I'm sometimes loading/unloading on some pretty steep hills in the woods so may want to stick with locking.
Nice to have options though!
Thanks again
Yup - bolts were definitely tight, and the little plastic pin was in as well.
I have not heard it since I removed it, so pretty sure that's where it was coming from.
I'll have to consider the non-locking ones as well. I'm sometimes loading/unloading on some pretty steep hills in the woods so may want to stick with locking.
Nice to have options though!
Thanks again
08-02-17, 04:48 PM
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I had a 1987 Legend coupe and sold it to a shop that was going to repair the water pump that went out at 220+k and sell it. Great car bought at 120k I think.
Bought the 1994 Legend coupe with about 120k and had to replace the AC compressor and then had an engine problem. I don't recall specifics. Spent $5000 for a junk yard engine and sold the car around 220k miles to get the MDX for more room to work out of.
Got plenty of speeding tickets in both coupes
Bought the 1994 Legend coupe with about 120k and had to replace the AC compressor and then had an engine problem. I don't recall specifics. Spent $5000 for a junk yard engine and sold the car around 220k miles to get the MDX for more room to work out of.
Got plenty of speeding tickets in both coupes
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