Cheap gas struts for dog guards
 

One of my dog guard gas struts failed, which seems to be a common problem based on other posts on here. But, as I don't actually have a dog, I didn't really want to spend much money on replacing it and considered removing the guard instead. However, I found these gas struts at the very reasonable price of £1.79 each, so I have fitted an 80Nm version and it works fine.

longevity
 

The proof of the pudding will be service life.

If the original strut has 2 ball joints how does the cheapie one fit ?

The new strut has the same type of ball and socket joints as the original so it just clips into place. See attached photo.

Well done for finding them at that price,who cares if they only last a couple of years buy a spare set just in case two minutes to change 👏

Whoops ,checked the ad again and realised I was looking at the bottom fitting ! didn't notice the ball joint ! Will be ordering 2 tomorrow , Thanks for the info .

Both my struts have never worked so I always keep the guard down, or use a cable tie to hold it up.

Lets see how these go!

Arrived this morning and 5min later they are fitted and worked a treat :teeth_smile:

Thanks!

I’ve had my dog guard for years, the same one for my V70 and now my XC70. It’s goes up and down like the proverbial whores knickers and works as well today as it did ten years ago but thank you for researching the issue and providing a solution for those who have problems with theirs staying up! :tounge_smile:

Did you get the 80Nm or 60Nm version?
I guessed at 80Nm, but as I only changed one of mine I don't know what that would be like with both replaced.