remedys for a well known problem due to spoiler on tailgate , every time i open tail it falls down due to weight of it .. is there some heavier strutts i can use ,,and where could i get some

There is a weight inside the tailgate that you can remove, it helped mine, just remove the interior trim and you will see it a black rectangular metal block, just two bolts to undo and I had no problems after it was removed, except it srpings up quite a bit faster so be careful.

only proper remedy in my eyes to to either despoiler or get a fibreglass stock spoiler. If your old spoiler is soaking up water, it's a matter of time before it rusts your tailgate :(

cheers top man

hello vijay mines an after market fibre glass so i ok i think so i have a go and remove that block

You have 2 problems.

 

1. The Tailgate struts have weakened with age,

2. The Tailgate is heavier becuase of the moisture absorbed by the old spoiler

 

You can get new stock struts and that will most likely solve the problem, but as said the stock spoiler will start rotting the tailgate in time. You can get a fibreglass stock replacement if you like the style.

hello vijay mines an after market fibre glass so i ok i think so i have a go and remove that block

ahh, you dont have stock spoiler. In which case its just the struts that need replacing as they are tired with age.

 

The weight removeal may help, its only 1kg but may make a difference.

yep, does sound the struts are shot and I just happen t have some for sale :D - http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=115757

 

If you have a fibreglass stock spoiler, your boot should fly up when you open it!

 

Vijay

are yours ok vijay as if they are whats your address so i can send your dosh £20 notes

What's your email address, I'll email it to you? P&P is a fiver by Royal Mail which is recorded :)

hello vijay are yours ok

I wouldn't sell them to you or anyone if they weren't ;) lol

 

I can even send you a short movie of them on the car shooting the boot lid up if you want? the boot lid doesn't have any spoiler though :)

 

Email me on vij@dsl.pipex.com