Welcome Guest. ( logon | register )   
FAQ Member List Albums Today's Posts Search

PointedThree :  Vans, Trucks, SUVs and Other Forums : W163 M-Class : Tailgate - Damper struts holding tailgate up

Page 1 of 1 1
Tailgate - Damper struts holding tailgate up
Topic Tools Message Format
Author
Posted 2/8/2009 5:13 AM
Adam Harris

Date registered: Dec 1899
Location:
Vehicle(s):
Tailgate - Damper struts holding tailgate up

How do I remove these struts in order to replace them and is there a non-Merc part that is a cheaper adequate replacement?
#143175
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Author
Posted 2/8/2009 8:50 AM
cmitch
Expert




Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2018 GLE350, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3413
2000
RE: Tailgate - Damper struts holding tailgate up

Industrial supply houses should carry most kinds but you'll need to know the load rating. Maybe there's a number somewhere that can be referred to. I'll check.
#143191 - in reply to #143175
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Author
Posted 2/8/2009 9:16 AM
cmitch
Expert




Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2018 GLE350, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3413
2000
RE: Tailgate - Damper struts holding tailgate up

This ebay store has hatch replacements for $52.00 pair:

 http://stores.shop.ebay.com/EZ-ShopnSell__W0QQ_sidZ7572080?_nkw=Mercedes+ML&submit=Search

#143194 - in reply to #143175
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Author
Posted 2/15/2009 6:30 PM
jefferino

Date registered: Dec 1899
Location:
Vehicle(s):
Re: Tailgate - Damper struts holding tailgate up

I'm parting my 2000 ml55 and I have my struts off the car if you are interested. Shoot me an offer shipped and I can help you out.
#143905 - in reply to #143175
Top of the page Bottom of the page
« View previous thread :: View next thread »
Page 1 of 1 1
Forum Jump :
All times are EST.  The time is now 8:27:49 AM.

Execution: 0.140 seconds, 93 cached, 11 executed.