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palwing · Apr 22nd, 2020, 12:37

Don’t get out much nowadays but finally managed a little trip in my XC70, the first since fitting the one weak (60Nm) gas strut to the dog guard.

So to summarise, I now have one original Volvo working strut and one of the cheap 60Nm struts fitted to the guard. The guard stayed UP during my trip, which included a variety of smooth and rough roads. However, as mentioned before, I did originally fit both of the cheap struts and the guard would not stay up, even when the car was stationary.

Lastly, the ebay seller eventually contacted me saying to send them back if not satisfied. However, they added that they don’t have any 80Nm in stock, even though their listing still lists them. Bearing in mind they were £3.58 for the pair, including p&p, I don’t think I will bother. Some of their feedback shows that they don’t follow up with refunds.

Apr 22nd, 2020, 12:37	#28
palwing Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2023 19:32 Join Date: May 2007 Location: OneBoat	Update Don’t get out much nowadays but finally managed a little trip in my XC70, the first since fitting the one weak (60Nm) gas strut to the dog guard. So to summarise, I now have one original Volvo working strut and one of the cheap 60Nm struts fitted to the guard. The guard stayed UP during my trip, which included a variety of smooth and rough roads. However, as mentioned before, I did originally fit both of the cheap struts and the guard would not stay up, even when the car was stationary. Lastly, the ebay seller eventually contacted me saying to send them back if not satisfied. However, they added that they don’t have any 80Nm in stock, even though their listing still lists them. Bearing in mind they were £3.58 for the pair, including p&p, I don’t think I will bother. Some of their feedback shows that they don’t follow up with refunds.