Tailgate hydraulic rams

[Neil gti]

I've got a problem with one or both the rams on my tailgate, when I lift the tailgate it doesn't stay up and falls on my head 
Is they a way to test them ? Or shall I just buy 2 new ones ?

[DaveW]

It's not really worth messing about, just get a pair of new ones. I've just had to do this on my wife's Polo. I bought a pair off e-bay but plenty out there at various prices

[Gtiless]

Some times the cold temperatures seem to affect them.

When it warms up a bit they return to normal-probably a sign they are starting to fail though?

[Mattyj]

The fubared get new ones

[legg360]

If your buying new ones (dunno how much standard ones are) but might be an excuses to give this ago.

http://www.awesomegti.com/hatch-pop-kit-mk6-golf

[Neil gti]

Thanks for the replies 

I think I will go and get a new pair of struts today, not a good look having to put a hard hat on every time in open the boot 
As for the boot pop mod, I think that is done just by turning the standard ones upside down, I may try it when I fit the new ones
Thanks again,

Just had a quick look at the pop mod, a couple more parts are needed for the pop mod
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HTW-f6_9whM&autoplay=1&desktop_uri=%252Fwatch%253Fv%253DHTW-f6_9whM%2526autoplay%253D1

[Neil gti]

Fitted 2 new gas struts today and all is well 

Only 1 was goosed as it could be pressed down really easy once removed and the other my full body weight on it could hardly compress it 
Fitted the 2 new ones tho and the boot flys up now, so instead of smacking me on the back of the head it now hits me under the chin 

[Mattyj]

Lol nice

[Mattyj]

If you find that boot pop kit bung us the link

[AndyG]

I have the boot pop up done.I followed the instructions on YouTube.Its dead easy to find and it lists the stuff you need.Skoda struts are needed from memory.I did this on the mk5 and transferred them to the mk6.In the winter though the struts need a hand to open due to the cold.