Hi guys

Just looking for your info/opinion. I'm based in Ireland so I have no one near me in the club to check this with so hence the post. I have a Disco 3 and when you close the top part its relatively soft and gentle. When I close the 2012 L322 top boot lid even when I do it gently it really slams and is quite a loud bang.

Is this the same on all L322's or is it a sign the gas struts need changing? I just find it strange that the more expensive car has the worst feeling boot lid compared to the much older disco.

Thanks Current yokes
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
Subaru Sambar Pickup Tipper
2006 Disco 3
Scoobie GT wagon
Mx5 G Ltd
TT S Line
Pajero JDM Exceed

I’d say that’s about normal. Not entirely sure new struts would help that much. I tend to hold mine and then let it close under its own weight for the last few inches.

Weak struts tend to not hold the tailgate in the open position, but if you fit new ones and it closes in a more fitting manner, let me know…..

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Thanks mjdronfield

I do the exact same as you, let it close itself a few inches up. It sounds like it is just how these doors close alright. Current yokes
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
Subaru Sambar Pickup Tipper
2006 Disco 3
Scoobie GT wagon
Mx5 G Ltd
TT S Line
Pajero JDM Exceed

I like the solid slam. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

worst part is noise from reg plate. When you remove it then you will be suprised how silent this slam is.

Hi,

Same here, lower it by hand to the last 2 or 3 inches and let it fall under it's own weight.

Nice mechanical thud, I used to have an Audi and I was never confident the soft close had actually secured the lid, had visions of it opening at speed and the contents, including dog, spilling all over the motorway.

I prefer the mechanical touch, although I wouldn't let it drop from full height for fear of shattering the glass.

Andy Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

I replaced the struts on mine not long ago.
No apparent change in the sound when closing - it's still a bit of a 'clang'.
And indeed my erstwhile TD6 was much the same.

Warwick 2011 L322 TDV8 A/b Orkney Grey
2008 Defender 90 XS TDCi Java Black
2002 L322 TD6 Vogue Zambezi Silver (gone but not forgotten)
And one or two bikes - Ok, maybe more than one or two....

Did the struts here last year, and the interior trim clips as well. Shaboom! 2012 Supercharged L322

AndyRoo wrote:

although I wouldn't let it drop from full height for fear of shattering the glass.

Andy

Think you will find the L322 from 2011 has laminated glass all round so it won't shatter...just crack....  Pete
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Replace the struts, you'll be amazed at the difference. Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984

Hi appj62

Ya I think mine are a bit tired for sure. Have you ever used the ones from powerful uk or did you go original? Current yokes
2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster
Subaru Sambar Pickup Tipper
2006 Disco 3
Scoobie GT wagon
Mx5 G Ltd
TT S Line
Pajero JDM Exceed

Got mine from Powerful UK.
Very happy with them - marked improvement over the aged originals.

Warwick 2011 L322 TDV8 A/b Orkney Grey
2008 Defender 90 XS TDCi Java Black
2002 L322 TD6 Vogue Zambezi Silver (gone but not forgotten)
And one or two bikes - Ok, maybe more than one or two....

E bay jobs a couple of years ago. Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984