VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda TAILGATE GAS STRUTS

[@janecarter3672]

Thank you. Great video. I was nervous about doing this myself but with the help of my 13yo daughter we did it!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

you're very welcome, on glad to have helped :-)

[@Bokuma01]

I have a Skoda Fabia vrs with 150k on the clock, it's been reliable but is starting to show it's age and your videos have helped out so many times f. Thank you

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you very much, You're very welcome :-)

[@PeterDavies-hq5qs]

Great, fitted new struts in 15 mins. Thank you.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome :-)

[@KanokwanSritawan]

Super useful! Now I can change them myself :D

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Glad I could help :-)

[@shanemoroney8111]

I had no idea how to fit these struts. Great video, made everything nice and clear.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks Shane, Great comment, glad to have helped :-)

[@puggzymalone5824]

Cheers thats a really useful video as I am tackling that job on my 2012 VW Up and earlier I looked at the struts and thought oh no am I going to need loads of tools but now I know its just a matter of prizing up the clips should be easy! Famous last words!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, best of luck :-)

[@davidbarker158]

Thanks for the help with your video on fitting the struts. I've just ordered the parts now I've seen how easy it is. I usually find the solution to my Skoda problems on your channel. Great work, thanks again.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome, good luck with the new struts. Happy new year 💥💥

[@stefjones2707]

Thanks mate- saved myself a few ££s by doing it myself!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're very welcome, glad to have helped ;-)

[@johnparr5879]

Clear and precise instructions *

[@HatBoyHarvey]

No problem 👍

[@njonase]

Brilliant! Just what I needed. Saved me a bundle. Thanks a million!

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Great, glad you got it sorted and saved :-)

[@speedypaul2314]

Hatboyharvey.... Hope your doing well. Loving your videos. Thanks

[@pspr33]

I wish you'd do a video on replacing the whole boot lid - your instructions are very clear and easy to follow, some of the best I've seen! 🎉

[@HatBoyHarvey]

I did that once on my own, which i wouldn't recommend as it is quite heavy and I scratched the roof a little doing it, so be warned. I used a garage with a high ceiling and attached the tailgate suspending it with rope&pulleys. Two man job really, both have to undue each side in a controlled manner and then lift off carefully. I will add this to my list of video to do, thanks :-)

[@pspr33]

That's good to know as I was tempted to try it by myself (without pulleys) - obviously not knowing the weight of the boot lid! Out of curiosity, do you think a boot lid will fit inside the car that needs it replaced? I could save money if that was the case 😅

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes it will as that is what I did, but don't ask me how. All I remember is it fit without any problem, just remember to protect your car and the tailgate. The glass makes it heavier than you think, but not too much if you have a bit of muscle :-)

[@pspr33]

@@HatBoyHarvey thank you for your insight! Much appreciated.

[@fotisparolas7732]

Thank you sir! Thorough, yet so simple and understandable. Happy new year

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thanks, have a great new year :-)

[@Storiofmelyfe]

Perfect video! Thank you so much. Very informative and great explaining.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Thank you, most appreciated, glad you liked it :-)

[@d3vilsclaw531]

Great video pal much appreciated

[@HatBoyHarvey]

No worries, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@abuabdulrahman3162]

Like always..you never disappoint. Love your videos.thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

So nice of you to say so, many thanks :-)

[@borjastick]

Just about to do these on my 2011 Skoda Yeti. Thanks.

[@onehandeddude1293]

Nice one. Swapped on my T4 in seconds.

[@jamesfisk341]

Awesome! Thank you! Clear and simple :) Merry Christmas :)

[@HatBoyHarvey]

(-: Merry Christmas :-)

[@gpcrawford8353]

Brilliant video. Good job.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Really great to hear that GP Crawford, thank you

[@latogatottsagnoveles]

thx mate, nice video!

[@living38]

thanks! very helpful! :)

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're welcome :-)

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Thank you.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

You're welcome :-)

[@hassanwardeh3458]

Very helpful video,thanks a lot.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Most welcome!

[@n-joythewheels6041]

Thank you !

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Your welcome :-)

[@ruimvp]

My gas struts failed and guess... I came look for a Harvey video. Thank you. All the new cars should come with a DVD or internet links that show the owners what to do in simple repairs. It should be mandatory by law.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Yes I agree. As long as they direct them to HBH :). I believe It is best to repair older cars than keep buying new ones :-)

[@floatfacebook2013]

Are these the ones that fit to mk6 golf gti and pop it open

[@HatBoyHarvey]

No, look similar, but you need to buy ones specific for the pop open feature and code the control module for the car to work. They have springs inside and use modified studs/bump stops. :-)

[@floatfacebook2013]

@@HatBoyHarvey r i see thanks m8for info

[@andromars7823]

Thans you

[@charliegardner8706]

Thanks

[@HatBoyHarvey]

you're welcome :-)

[@user-nf1qi9hc2t]

Is there anyway to shorten the height of the tailgate for short people by adjust and shortening the struts on a 2008 vw tiguan? Thankyou

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Good question. Possibly fit shorter struts. I don't know if these are available on a fabia, but I would like to think they are. Try searching for shorter Skoda fabia struts. Alternatively you could fit some kind of tube clamp on the strut so it doesn't extend so much or lengthen the strap. Hope this helps :-)

[@speedypaul2314]

Mine were knackered. I had to lift open the boot and it could even blow shut with the wind.....yes hit me on head a few times.

[@danthurston1]

any idea how to adjust the pressure, ours is too tight and you have to lift it open

[@HatBoyHarvey]

The struts are tailored to the weight of you're model of car, or should be and are none adjustable I believe, but some are better than others.

[@thedude4795]

just did this and my neighbour happened to run by and, basically the spring appeared 1 cm too long, and I could attach one end. He pushed the trunk slightly passed its limit and the thing attached, but, this wasnt stated anywhere.

[@HatBoyHarvey]

Not sure what you mean about the spring being too long by 1cm unless as you installed it it didn't fully engage and stuck out. @1:55 I mention about lifting the tailgate slightly higher to engage it and you do need to make sure you obtain good quality unit of the same length and it's vital the power rating is correct.

[@kp7117]

Easy peasey

[@HatBoyHarvey]

@@kp7117 glad to help :-)

[@kp7117]

​@@HatBoyHarveydid not use a beam but a telescope paint roller stick.

[@cupcakecontent2226]

Thank you 😊

[@ricardocarrilho76]

Thanks