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Tailgate Struts

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ThePackage, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. ThePackage

    ThePackage New Member

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    My tailgate is not lifting up all the way. I have an '06 so it is almost 4 years old. It is about time to replace them. The dealers want over $100 for each but I can find Stabilus replacements (S2SG329019) for under $35 each. I would like know how easy it is to remove the existing struts and are the attachment points re-usable. I'm sure they are needed with the Stabilus replacements. Has anyone found a site which has the struts for less? I would like to hear from any of you out there that has done this part replacement. What are the pros & cons for a do-it-yourself person?
     
    #1 ThePackage, Oct 18, 2009
  2. petersw

    petersw Junior Member

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    I'm having the small problem with my '04. Does anyone have experience with replacing the struts themselves?

    Thanks,
    Peter
     
    #2 petersw, Feb 22, 2011
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    #3 direstraits71, Feb 22, 2011
  4. petersw

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    Oops, I missed that thread in my search! Thanks so much!
     
    #4 petersw, Feb 22, 2011
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