Taimar Strut Brace

[prideaux]

Can anyone post some pictures of there strut brace to stop the pressure of the Gas struts pushing out the sides when open I have seen several done but don't have any detailed pictures
Thanks
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[njhucker]

I just used some 8mm threaded stainless bar and drilled the brackets below the struts. Mine was particularly bad, and was able to pull it back into line. Also has the advantage of any large items in the boot flying into the cockpit in the event of a head on crash.

[njhucker]

I just used some 8mm threaded stainless bar and drilled the brackets below the struts. Mine was particularly bad, and was able to pull it back into line. Also has the advantage of any large items in the boot flying into the cockpit in the event of a head on crash.

[prideaux]

njhucker said:

I just used some 8mm threaded stainless bar and drilled the brackets below the struts. Mine was particularly bad, and was able to pull it back into line. Also has the advantage of any large items in the boot flying into the cockpit in the event of a head on crash.

Thanks Nigel
That's straight forward will get that done makes sense on both counts
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[gmw9666]

why not loose the struts and replace with a bonnet stay type mod........saves weight and no need for a bar at the back of your head?

[prideaux]

gmw9666 said:

why not loose the struts and replace with a bonnet stay type mod........saves weight and no need for a bar at the back of your head?

Now that's an idea
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[Cerberus90]

We've been thinking of the same sort of thing for our Taimar, but not got past just thinking about it yet.

[phillpot]

gmw9666 said:

why not loose the struts and replace with a bonnet stay type mod

Take the struts off and try opening the tailgate, if you manage that then hold it up with one hand while locating a stay!

Edited by phillpot on Friday 11th April 16:30

[prideaux]

phillpot said:

gmw9666 said:

why not loose the struts and replace with a bonnet stay type mod

Take the struts off and try opening the tailgate, if you manage that then hold it up with one hand while locating a stay!

Edited by phillpot on Friday 11th April 16:30

Exactly its a heavy lump the struts work fine and hold it up beautiful it just pushes out about 5 mm on the drivers side so the stainless bar threaded at both ends sounds like the best idea
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