Bonnet Gas Struts

peterweston · Post by **peterweston** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 17:57

Hi

Who was it that showed me the replacement for there bonnet gas struts at Donnington and told me the part numebr was on this board?

Memory like a sieve

, so could you please enlighten me again.

Graham F · Post by **Graham F** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 18:43

Hi Peter, it wasn't me, but.... from the old forum I had a tip that the VW Golf hatch strut fits. I changed mine last summer for a one from a Mk2 (I think) and it fitted perfectly, hope this helps

Best Wishes

Graham

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 20:45

Range Rover Classic tailgate strut fits perfectly and is a LOT more powerful than the original. My bonnet is practically self-raising these days....

dave · Post by **dave** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 20:59

gse telephone number 01234 843979 www.gasstrutengineering.co.uk

bodgitostrich · Post by **bodgitostrich** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 23:19

i got mike from a argicultural service depot, off a John Deere rear window, can't remember which one though...

Phil

Silver Excel · Post by **Silver Excel** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:46

Thanks guys, I had heard that a Range Rover tailgate gas strut would replace the original Excel unit. There appeared to be more than one type on eBay, but I see here that the "Classic" unit is the one. On order now and I can't wait to get rid of the old one as I am tired of getting my head banged every time the wind blows. LOL

Many thanks,

Jim

KevW · Post by **KevW** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:27

Jim can I ask where you ordered your strut from?

I've been looking to buy a Range Rover Classic strut too but the new struts I've seen for sale seem to be supplied in pairs. I don't want a brand new strut lying around the garage - I've enough junk already.

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:31

Or you could sell the other half of the pair

. I'm happy to go halves

Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 14:35

Dammit you were quick on that share

...

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 14:58

When getting a replacement gas strut, make sure that the end stop is the gas strut and not the bonnet.
The force from the gas strut will deform the bonnet after a while.

/Stefan

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 19:36

i'll go in on a pair too if anyone else is ordering a pair

KevW · Post by **KevW** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 20:34

Looks like nearly everyone needs a strut.

I've found an on-line vendor who will supply a single new RR Classic strut for £10 incl p&p. I'll post details on this forum tomorrow once I'm sure my order has been accepted at that price.

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 20:37

Watch out - at Ripley castle a X1/9 owner was asking me what sort of bonnet strut I had - they need something similar!

there could be a shortage (or a market opportunity

)

KevW · Post by **KevW** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 16:19

Sorted.

I've just fitted the new Range Rover Classic strut. It works perfectly and looks identical to the one I took off the Excel.

I bought it from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/2ndgear4x4 for £10 incl p&p.

Silver Excel · Post by **Silver Excel** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 22:50

Thanks guys, the Range Rover Classic Strut was a perfect fit and it is great to open the bonnet with fingertip pressure. It took all of five minutes to change. It is so nice to get under the bonnet and not have to worry about it falling on my head either.

They did come as a pair and were not expensive, so if anyone is desperate, I know that the spare fits the excel.

Thanks to all.

Jim

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