Tailgate hinges

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Jul 8, 2010 | 05:47 PM

boozaman

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Tailgate hinges

When I lift up my tailgate It drops down again? Just wondering If anybody knows how to replace them on a volvo 850 2.0 20v N reg 1996 THANKS

Jul 8, 2010 | 05:50 PM

gilber33

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Let me help you

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:22 PM

vjaneczko

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It's a pretty easy job, maybe took me 10 minutes. The two replacement struts were $20 each. Just make sure you (1) do a search for the write-ups with pics [Gilber, you're crackin' me up!], and (2) use a broom to prop-up the hatch when you're working on it.