new tailgate springs?

jefbarn · Postby **jefbarn** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:15 pm

I've noticed that my tailgate is getting sort of...droopy...lately. Does anyone know the best place to get some replacements for stock shock/springs? Be nice to get some that are a little more powerful...like jump out of the way when you open the door.

Cr@2y Gr33k · Postby **Cr@2y Gr33k** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:53 pm

If your Pathfinder is still under warranty, I suppose you can take it to the dealer to have them replaced. Mine is a 2008, and the rear lift gate is starting to show signs of droopage too.

nvrdun · Postby **nvrdun** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:00 pm

My 05 rear lift support only sags when its really cold outside. Other than that they work fine.

uhhuh · Postby **uhhuh** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:23 pm

I've noticed that my tailgate droops really bad when its cold outside too. Is this normal or should I bring it to Nissan?

JAHBLESSINGS · Postby **JAHBLESSINGS** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:22 am

uhhuh wrote:I've noticed that my tailgate droops really bad when its cold outside too. Is this normal or should I bring it to Nissan?

if it's still under warranty. bring it in to nissan.

jefbarn · Postby **jefbarn** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:39 am

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Unfortunately, my warranty expired a few months back, so I'm on my own with this one. And it's definitely not bad enough the pay the dealer to fix it.

LittleStevie · Postby **LittleStevie** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:50 pm

Mine started doing it last year around this time and the deal replaced them under warranty. If you're out of warranty, buy the lift supports online at Courtesy Parts or enissanparts...I haven't looked but I can't imagine that they're difficult to install.

jefbarn · Postby **jefbarn** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:47 pm

LittleStevie wrote:Mine started doing it last year around this time and the deal replaced them under warranty. If you're out of warranty, buy the lift supports online at Courtesy Parts or enissanparts...I haven't looked but I can't imagine that they're difficult to install.

Thanks, I'll try that route.

FYI, ordered the part from Courtesy...

Product SKU: 90450-R51001
STAY ASSY-BACK DOOR,RH.
REAR HATCH DOOR STAY (STRUT)

thejean · Postby **thejean** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:09 pm

Same here. Mine sags when cold or when snow is on it. My truck only has 3000 mi on it.

Npath · Postby **Npath** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:08 pm

thejean wrote:Same here. Mine sags when cold or when snow is on it. My truck only has 3000 mi on it.

I found out mine sags too in -10 celsius, but seems to work fine in -5.

thejean · Postby **thejean** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:15 pm

I asked the dealer service rep about it and he said there is nothing they can do about it as the gas simply becomes too dense and 'shrinks' thus there is not enough resistance to hold up the door.

Anyone know of any better aftermarket ones available?

jefbarn · Postby **jefbarn** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:10 pm

Got the new springs from courtesy last night, they clipped right in.
10 minutes to install.
10 bucks each.
Good as new. Thanks guys.

LittleStevie · Postby **LittleStevie** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:54 pm

Cool, my glass supports are getting weak too (smashed my head the other day), so I'll probably put those on the list. Hopefully they're as easy to replace.

new tailgate springs?

new tailgate springs?

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