3rd Gen rear Hatch???

[ian2144]

Juddering rear hatch struts, only when closing???

Struts apear to be in good condition with no leaks or rust.

Anyone else with this problem/nuisance ??

[si tate]

Mine is exactly the same, noticed it more in winter, still holds fine & does'nt drop at all.

I open & close it about a dozen times a day though.

Don't think there is anything you can do with it really.

[ian2144]

Mine is exactly the same, noticed it more in winter, still holds fine & does'nt drop at all.

I open & close it about a dozen times a day though.

Don't think there is anything you can do with it really.

Looks like I'll just have to live with it.

[si tate]

Looks like I'll just have to live with it.

Lets call it a surf "characteristic", sounds better.

There may be someone along soon with a cure for it but i won't get my hopes up.

[lclascaris]

Juddering rear hatch struts, only when closing???

Struts apear to be in good condition with no leaks or rust.

Anyone else with this problem/nuisance ??

I had the same problem.

Replaced with two new genuine struts, which cured the problem.

They are about £75 a strut though.

[si tate]

I had the same problem.

Replaced with two new genuine struts, which cured the problem.

They are about £75 a strut though.

WOW, i'll give that a miss till its falling on my head.

[darkdezigns]

id bet its not surf specific,take one off wonder round a breakers yard looking at other toyotas to match

[RodLeach]

id bet its not surf specific,take one off wonder round a breakers yard looking at other toyotas to match

Was going to suggest a similar thing..

Just browse the net rather then a breakers yard. Im sure someone will do them for less then £75 each.

[Albannach]

id bet its not surf specific,take one off wonder round a breakers yard looking at other toyotas to match

And if you can't find them when wondering, you may find them by wandering around...

[wishbone]

Last time I was in my local motor factors I saw a few gas struts hanging behind the counter. Maybe worth enquiring with you local factors in case they can supply a generic one that matches.

Rob.

[nero279]

dunno whether these are worth a shot? http://catalogue.jetpress.com/Indust...tGroupID=15052

[si tate]

Might send them an email, worth asking.

[lclascaris]

When I bought my genuine Toyota ones there were more than one part number depending on if you had a spoiler or not etc etc....the parts department had to email Japan to check as it was all in Japanese on the epc.

I think there were 4 different part numbers & they all have different rates of strength so it can hold the weight of the tailgate.

It might be worth at least getting a price as the one for your Surf maybe cheaper than the ones for mine......you never know.

[ian2144]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll stick with it for now.

Ian..........

[Ava_Banana]

Mine does the same........only when opening though.......

...I've tried WD40, Silicon lubricant spray and 3-in-1.....

..3-in-1 was better.......I will be re-applying it tomorrow