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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: macabethiele on November 14, 2018, 08:42:03 AM

Title: Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 CRD - tailgate struts question
Post by: macabethiele on November 14, 2018, 08:42:03 AM
I need to replace the rear tailgate struts on our Grand Cherokee - I sourced some from our local motor parts store but they are a completely different attachment so did not buy them as they were a ball end not held on with a Torx screw.

Do I have to buy genuine Jeep to get the same original fittings ?
Title: Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 CRD - tailgate struts question
Post by: daggie on November 14, 2018, 05:17:36 PM
Nothing wrong wth other makes or fittings
Title: Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 CRD - tailgate struts question
Post by: Dutch on November 14, 2018, 06:50:02 PM
Mine are not a million miles off replacement.

Let us know what setup/solution you end up with.
Title: Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 CRD - tailgate struts question
Post by: darcar on November 14, 2018, 11:49:06 PM
Got my Wrangler tj ones on eBay £12.
Title: Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 CRD - tailgate struts question
Post by: daggie on November 15, 2018, 05:23:04 PM
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-WK-2005-2010-REAR-TAILGATE-BOOT-GAS-SUPPORT-STRUTS-/121866291822?hash=item1c5fcc0a6e
Title: Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee WK 3.0 CRD - tailgate struts question
Post by: macabethiele on November 24, 2018, 11:00:34 PM
Quote from: Dutch on November 14, 2018, 06:50:02 PM
Mine are not a million miles off replacement.

Let us know what setup/solution you end up with.

I bought these same fitting / design as originals.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-FOR-JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE-WK-2005-2010-REAR-TAILGATE-BOOT-GAS-SUPPORT-STRUTS/121866291822?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649