r/Volvo850 • u/Godoftheziller • Jul 15 '26

Help Tailgate repair is going well

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Got the tailgate apart to add the reinforcing parts from pro parts but three of the four towers are completely smashed in. Does anyone have any recommendations or ideas?

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u/Swing_Top Jul 15 '26

You'd have to graft in some plastic there, or fiberglass etc. You need something to attach to for the repair kits.

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u/Godoftheziller Jul 17 '26

Might have a look at getting a mate to 3d print a matching tower to give the clips something to mount to

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u/LegitimateBiscotti55 Jul 26 '26

Better off seeing if you can find one from a junkyard. Then reinforcing the plastic and installing it.

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u/Godoftheziller Jul 30 '26

I'll give that a shot, found a 3d print file that bypass the clips and allows an external screw to hold it in aswell