Tailgate struts (mk2)

[the edmundator]

An item that's often in demand. Your dealer will tell you they're obsolete (mine did). VW Classic Parts (part of VAG) will be happy to sell you a brand new pair. Both types are available, early ones for cars with small spoilers are Euro 29.07 + VAT, later ones for the majority of mk2s are marginally more expensive.

I thought this would be useful information. Another example of many dealers being uninterested in helping owners of older VWs.

[Dutch GT]

Glad I searched before asking, we have a saggy hatch and I didn't fancy 2nd hand ones incase they were no better. Cheers!

[DJPremier]

Big date Jump into this thread, as the title is perfect for my question:

' Are the rocco MK2 tailgate struts specific to MK2 Scirocco, or are these in fact common with other VAG cars of that period e.g MK1/2 Golf ? '

I wondered, as there are plenty of fancy Golf struts about (chromed, anodised etc..)

[the edmundator]

The struts are pressurized to suit the weight of the bootlid - even mk2 Scirocco struts vary depending on the style of spoiler fitted. The length of the strut will probably be different for a Golf as well. I doubt there would be much crossover, but you could always check part numbers.

[wassell]

you can buy any length strut you want from somewhere like RS. they will come with a bleed valve on top to remove pressure inside giving a less powerful lift. only issue is if you go too far you cannot re-pressurize them.

find out the lengths you want, give them a call. im sure they could help :)

tom

[ianaudia4]

I replaced my struts with new ones bought from a compaany in Derby called SGS. They specify age of vehicle, for the different spoilers etc. The look OEM and work great and I think the cost about £32 a pair.

[bengould]

Never used them but I found this website a while ago. Might have even been posted on here.

http://www.tailgatestruts.com/vw-tailga ... _years=141

[ianaudia4]

Never used them but I found this website a while ago. Might have even been posted on here.

http://www.tailgatestruts.com/vw-tailga ... _years=141

Yes, SGS, the ones I fitted, well recommended.

[DJPremier]

Thanks all.. to SGS I go..