where can I get new gas struts for bonnet & boot?

[sprevett]

are they the same part for bonnet & boot? on a 1985 350i. anyone know where to get a reasonably priced replacement? part numbers anyone? ta

[mikesp]

Last time I needed some struts this company were very efficient, and they list struts for various Wedge models. link below

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/pages/strutsearch/m...

[sprevett]

thanks mikesp, their website do list my model (as well as Tasmins in general) but they quote Jan 1986 onwards for all of them. are the pre-86 ones different?

[mikesp]

Don't know, only just got into Wedges myself. But I had a Chevy Dayvan and I sent them my tailgate struts as they said they might be able to repair them cos they didn't have a listing for them. Turned out they were beyond repair and they sent some equivalents which fitted perfectly. Brilliant service and only a 4 day turnaround. So if the Wedges do vary they will probably have something to fit. Give them a call

[B@man]

mikesp said:

Last time I needed some struts this company were very efficient, and they list struts for various Wedge models. link below

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/pages/strutsearch/m...

+1 Really helpful and I found that the tired struts for the boot hold the bonnet up OK !

[sprevett]

ok thanks guys

[Andy390]

StrutsDirect.co.uk
You'll need 4 x SD02-200 adjustable pressure struts with Plastic Ball fittings on both ends at approx £100 Inc VAT for four.
Using a small allen key, you bleed these down from full pressure down to approx 15KG each (measured with bathroom scales ) for bonnet and 12 KG for boot (with spoiler).
Best not to use too much pressure or you'll start to crack the fibreglass around the ball-joint.
Regards
Andy

[sprevett]

...anyone had their old ones re-gassed ....any cheaper?

[carob]

SGS will test your old onss, but the chances are if they have lost there pressure the end seals will be goosed.

Can be repaired but for the cash i would buy the new ones.

Same again when i used them they new there stuff and it was not just here is the price and card details please, they chatted about the wedge for a while to.

Top guys down there.

Rob

[adam quantrill]

I got some well cheap off fleabay for the bonnet, then put the bonnet ones on the boot.

[mac123yre]

off an old astra will do

[Ivan Bland]

Go to SGS i got some for my 350I bonnet fitted in 10 minutes perfect and good price.

[Mr Tank]

Hi

Try RT racing they did have new in stock!

Andy

[wild rover]

I fitted struts from a citreon ax tailgate which is plastic ?.seem to work a treat no problems with them thats been over a year now. £10 from the scrappie.

[carob]

I think there is only about a tenners difference if they repair your old ones or supply new ones.

SGS that is

Rob

Edited by carob on Monday 14th December 22:17

[JVaughan]

Just to revive this, last week I purchased 3x new struts for the wedge. This morning they arrived, were bolted on in record time and are prefect. my boot now no longer slams down in the slightest breeze, and my bonnet has also lost the progressive sag


TVR 400SE Boot & Bonnet Gas Strut - Item Number GSC2276£14.99 GBP 2 £29.98 GBP
TVR 400SE Boot With Spoiler Gas Strut - Item Number GSC2645 £14.99 GBP 1 £14.99 GBP

Subtotal £44.97 GBP
Postage and packaging £5.30 GBP
Tax £10.05 GBP
Total £60.32 GBP
Payment £60.32 GBP

[ElvisWedgely]

On Fleabay type in 'range rover tailgate struts'. A pair are about £10 and should fit bonnet or boot. I fitted a pair to a Wedge I used to have and they worked fine. They are a little stiffer but still do the job.

Tony. TCB.

[maston]

What a brilliant thread

As a lot of you will know I have been holding my bonnet up with my son's broom (colour coded blue ) for a year and a half

I will get some ordered

Thanks All

[yetti24]

I just replaced them on my wedge, any corsa boot strut from 2000 onwards fit a treat and work perfectly £5 for two from my local scrapyard

[PHJayV8]

Just done this job, bonnet and boot....

Same part numbers for both

Top marks to SGS for swift, efficient, and very helpful service, thanks to Dave and Thomas specifically.

There was a query about whether the threads were 6mm or 8mm, as apparently TVR chopped and changed

My 1989 400SE are 8mm

A thought has just occurred to me though, as a green and conscientious motorist (as I stand and watch my non-cat four litre V8 idle for no apparent reason) I look at the old struts and wonder if they can be reconditioned rather than throw them in the trash.

If any company or individual want them FOC let me know?

Incidentally the boot ones (even though they would hold my spoilered boot up) didn't feel too bad, yet the bonnet ones are totally shot, offering no resistance whatsoever.

Edited by PHJayV8 on Wednesday 18th September 12:02