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Hi All.

 

Names Neil from Australia.

 

I first got into Subies (Many tears ago) via a mate who couldn't drive,

lived on a very rough road and seemed to aim for all the rocks. We joked at the

time, " ..Soon see how good these Subies are...". Well it was the most

abused car ever and it just "Kept on Truckin".

 

I bought an 84 Sports Wagon (new) and over the next 19 years did over 3

Million Km in it. It never let me down. Just changed the oil and filter every 7

Km.

 

Drove it through water up to the door handles (low range 1st), Got to the

top of mountains that Range rovers couldn't ( with hang gliders on top), Towed

over 1 ton loads, Etc Etc.

 

At 2 Million Km I had the engine taken down and all that was wrong was one

split valve and a small pit on one cam lobe.

 

It was still going when I sold it.

 

Needless to say, I think they are the best cars ever made.

 

Bought a 2003 Outback new and the gas struts that hold the tail gate up are

shot. I live on a dirt road and the dust here contains a lot of fine silicone.

 

 

I joined this forum to find if there was any info on removing them, mainly

the bottom, ball joint end. Does the ball just screw out or is there a nut on

the other side.

 

Not being sure what you guys call them, hoping someone can point me to the

right forum.

 

After I've spent some time looking around I hope to be able to contribute.

I'm not a professional mechanic but I have a bit of experience keeping these

wonderful cars going.

 

Thank you.

 

Neil

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to the USMB Neil.

 

On the lift gate struts there is sometimes a little clip that goes around the metal ball that the strut connects to. If you remove that clip it typically allows you to remove the strut.

 

I'd suggest posting in the new gem forum as there may be other outback owners that can help.

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