has this ever happened to anyone before?

Rick-sta · 24th September 2018, 19:56

Come across a bit of a problem with the project tourer the other day, opened the tail gate and there was quite a loud bang which didn't sound good. Well this is what's happened, the ball joint for the strut has broken, looks like that has been rusting for some time So will have to look into finding someone who can weld this.

Has this happened to anyone else before?

Dorset Bob · 24th September 2018, 19:59

Yes, it is a problem.
Not happened to mine, but, I have read about a number of people having this issue.

Edit: This thread might help.

trikey · 24th September 2018, 20:51

I have seen a few of these!

Get to a scrappy Rick and cut a couple of sections out, have them welded in properly, itll look so much nicer than trying to repair the split.

rrobson · 24th September 2018, 21:38

Those tailgates are heavy! Surprised it hasn't affected more over the last few years. Good luck with the repair

Mickyboy · 25th September 2018, 06:55

I’ve seen that more than once or twice mate
Mick

simon.jane · 25th September 2018, 08:33

Yes it happen to me on the green one that I had.

planenut · 25th September 2018, 08:44

Ouch, I've had the ball socket break but that looks awkward, good luck. I had to carry a wooden prop with me until I'd sorted it, as has been said, the tailgate is heavy.

JerseySteve · 25th September 2018, 09:58

Been interested if anyone has a preventative measure that works?

bonny · 25th September 2018, 11:00

Happened to me 5 years ago, seems very common and makes a horrible noise when it goes. My local garage fabricated some plates and have been fine since.

trikey · 25th September 2018, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseySteve

Been interested if anyone has a preventative measure that works?

Yes, weak tailgate struts! They don’t stress the area as much!!

24th September 2018, 19:56	#1
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24th September 2018, 20:51	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,756 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have seen a few of these! Get to a scrappy Rick and cut a couple of sections out, have them welded in properly, itll look so much nicer than trying to repair the split. __________________ Lest we forget..

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,945 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Ouch, I've had the ball socket break but that looks awkward, good luck. I had to carry a wooden prop with me until I'd sorted it, as has been said, the tailgate is heavy.

25th September 2018, 09:58	#8
JerseySteve Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: St Helier Posts: 111 Thanks: 144 Thanked 34 Times in 24 Posts	Been interested if anyone has a preventative measure that works?

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bonny Regular poster ZT-T Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 87 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	Happened to me 5 years ago, seems very common and makes a horrible noise when it goes. My local garage fabricated some plates and have been fine since.

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