[David Pye]

Hi guys,

I have got a new rear step gas ram to fit on my Disco2 2001 TD5.

The old one had come apart so the rear step was always down. The problem is this: the new one is slightly too long at its extended position to make it possible to bolt it in at both ends and it is so strong that I cannot find a suitable way to compress it to get it to the right length.

I tried fitting one end, then using a jack under the other end to compress the little gas shock so I could get the other end in, but it is so strong that it pushes out at an angle instead. Sure there must be a simple way to do this, but I have not managed to find it!

Anyone who has done this care to share the secret?

Thanks!

David

 

[discool]

So you are trying fit some thing that is "slightly too long" then brut force I think, or go and get the correct item as fitting a new one is only a 5mins job.

 

[David Pye]

It 'should' be the correct item as far as I am aware - it was supplied for that purpose. Admittedly it was britpart rather than LR, but I was under the impression that the strut was supposed to be under some compression at all times. I did wonder if it ought to have come with some kind of holder to keep it compressed to the correct length, that could then be cut off once fitted.

 

[50 pence]

Can you get a " G " clamp on it ?.

Del.

 

[G-man]

Can you get a " G " clamp on it ?.

Del.

you called........


oh and wrap a ratchet strap round it lengthways and then ratchet it up

 

[biggeeeee]

If you dont mind could you tell me how much you paid for the part - my strut doesn't work any more but the step can be pushed up and it stays up.
Reluctant to pay the £50 that most want.

 

[discool]

You may have the D1 part it's a little bit longer I believe than the D2's