Totally see what you mean-will save me a lot of messing aboutMake one from a piece of rubberised hose.
Who would have thought?You can buy it over the counter in any Rover parts dealer. The same part was used in the tailgate strut in the range rover believe it or not.
576643 - Rubber Bush Spring on Lwr Tailgate Range Rover Classic Other App
Who would have thought?
If they're made with the same compound as the bushes Ive used in the past - They will last about 4 years esp. in the heat down here in the antipodes.
Worth a punt though
thanks Peter ZRH
Maybe drop it in hot water before fitting it upYep. bloomin hard work screwing it on the first time...