Fesour Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm sure this problem is common with Estates - I'm using a broom handle to keep the tailgate open! Quick question: how do I fix it? Is it a counterweight issue?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 No there's a pair of torsion bars under the plastic cover.At a guess one has broken.Either get S/H or have a spring maker make a replacement. AFAIR You need a piece of wood between the bars to remove/refit if they are intact. You'll probably find Mike Weaver has documented it in his 4x4 Estate Blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 The problem is the torsion bars have lost their tension. They are not adjustable, but they are replaceable.Find another set and swap them over, keep your own hinge assemblies as they are different car to car, because of the nature of hand assembly at CarbodiesThe method is shown in my blog 7th January this yearmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fesour Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks Mike, I'll take a look..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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