THQ Upgraded Struts

[T6ChrisO]

Just a bit of info for anyone looking to upgrade to the THQ struts.

The struts can cope with the weight of a rear ladder AND carrier and wheel. Glad I didn’t buy the £200+ Uber Bus components struts now!

 

[cgtmiles]

Just a bit of info for anyone looking to upgrade to the THQ struts.

The struts can cope with the weight of a rear ladder AND carrier and wheel. Glad I didn’t buy the £200+ Uber Bus components struts now!

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Are they the 1200n ones? If so I’m not surprised it holds all that up. I fitted some of those (maybe not from thq) after fitting my bike rack and I basically had to hang off it to get it to close!

 

[T6ChrisO]

Are they the 1200n ones? If so I’m not surprised it holds all that up. I fitted some of those (maybe not from thq) after fitting my bike rack and I basically had to hang off it to get it to close!

Yeah the 1250 Nm ones for £29.95.

Yeah to close it was a pain with just the ladder but now i've fitted the carrier and wheel it closes much easier BUT remains open when needed. Win Win

VW Transporter T6/T6.1 - Upgraded Tailgate Struts - 1250N

These VW tailgate struts can handle a heavier load rating of 1250N, making them versatile and essential to making your van more sturdy overall.

transporterhq.co.uk

 

[cgtmiles]

I refitted the standard now the wife can close it again

 

[gilesjuk]

The UB Components struts are adjustable though. Probably can be rebuilt and re-gassed too.

 

[Roodedoo]

Just a bit of info for anyone looking to upgrade to the THQ struts.

The struts can cope with the weight of a rear ladder AND carrier and wheel. Glad I didn’t buy the £200+ Uber Bus components struts now!

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Perfect! Exactly the info I needed.
THQ didn't know the answer to this question.

 

[drinfinity]

Yes, I have 1250N on which lifts my tailgate + bike rack, and I have to hang on it to pull it down. I got the stronger struts with the intention of fitting the mud tracks to the bike carrier, but not actually done that yet.

 

[Roodedoo]

Yes, I have 1250N on which lifts my tailgate + bike rack, and I have to hang on it to pull it down. I got the stronger struts with the intention of fitting the mud tracks to the bike carrier, but not actually done that yet.

To the bike carrier?
I can't see one on your setup..
I'm only asking because I'm looking for a storage solution for my maxtrax

 

[drinfinity]

To the bike carrier?
I can't see one on your setup..
I'm only asking because I'm looking for a storage solution for my maxtrax

Yes, on the carrier, I haven’t got round to fabricating a solution yet. Simplest option is just straps around the rails.
Better option would be two brackets, each with two sword pins. Bolt the brackets to the rack, and fit the maxtrax with swordpins.

 

[Roodedoo]

I'm waiting on a peli box I'll fit to my roof rack, so I think I'll fab up some brackets to fit it the maxtrax sideways at an angle to act as a fairing for the box.
I've already got their twist lock style fittings - maybe they're the sword pins you mentioned