Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi All, I know this info appears but I did a search and couldn't find it again after seeing it a while back. I have my spare mounted on the bonnet of my early 90 and could do with some help from struts to lift it up. I know some forum members have fitted them from other vehicles and wondered what worked for you and do you have any tips about fitting etc. Cheers J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300tdi-200-td5-Defender-bonnet-gas-oil-lift-rizer-raiser-stainless-steel-strut-/190650768130?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c63abdb02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I used Scooby estate back door struts - two - and they are strong and may even lift with yer wheel but I don't have a bonnet mounted wheel so dont know. Would use them but also use original lock to hold it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 That Ebay link seems good value since a single gas strut normally comes in at about £18 a piece! And that is just to hold open a rear window on a tractor cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 That Ebay link seems good value since a single gas strut normally comes in at about £18 a piece! And that is just to hold open a rear window on a tractor cab. I think the listing is for one strut. So its twice as much and a bit (mean me?) lol but they look strong though. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I think the listing is for one strut. So its twice as much and a bit (mean me?) lol but they look strong though. J reading comprehension owns you 2 gas lifts as listing shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 reading comprehension owns you OK...its Sunday morning. Hair of the dog needed. But in my defence it did say in the listing title "300tdi 200 td5 Defender bonnet gas oil lift rizer raiser stainless steel strut" and strut is still the singular of struts So perhaps grammar owns you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 but in the description as quoted above for you, it informs the potential buyer that there is 2 struts included. so maybe the sellers grammar is carp & you didnt read further than the add title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 but in the description as quoted above for you, it informs the potential buyer that there is 2 struts included. so maybe the sellers grammar is carp & you didnt read further than the add title Guilty as charged...Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 no problem, might even take a set for my buggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 no problem, might even take a set for my buggy Before you do have a look at these I have just this minute ordered.http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/gas-strut-medium--heavy-duty-270-p.asp A good price and seem heavy duty enough for most applications. Cheers J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Well finally got round to making the brackets and fitting the gas rams to my bonnet and they work a treat, loads of lifting power more than enough to lift the big fat spare on the bonnet and keep it aloft. Used M8 rivnuts on the wing inner lip because trying to get a nut on the back of the strut fixing was a pita . Just got to paint the brackets but I can do this at the same time I re-do the chequer plate as even with etch the paints come off.. Oh well a two steps forward and one back J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony110 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Hi 2 jacks, Nice looking job, which struts did you use in the end ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hi 2 jacks, Nice looking job, which struts did you use in the end ? Hi Anthony, I used the heavy duty gas rams from O'Leary Motorhomes http://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/gas-strut-medium--heavy-duty-270-p.asp they are perfect not too long and seem good quality and just £11.99 each. Regards J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlen Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 JTJ, How far from the back of the rail did you fit the bottom strut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 JTJ, How far from the back of the rail did you fit the bottom strut? What rail is that? I can give you from bulkhead if you wish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Have you reinforced the edges of the wings? my bonnet without spare has bent the side that the strut is bolted to (only one strut). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Have you reinforced the edges of the wings? my bonnet without spare has bent the side that the strut is bolted to (only one strut). No not yet but I intend to when we have more consistent good weather . I have got some 3mm thick box section aluminium and when I take the wing covers off (chequer plate but painted ) I am going to rivet the box section to the underside of the wing tops roughly following the line of the lip with some countersunk rivets and when the covers go back on you will not see the rivet heads. Well that's the plan anyway J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 No not yet but I intend to when we have more consistent good weather . I have got some 3mm thick box section aluminium and when I take the wing covers off (chequer plate but painted ) I am going to rivet the box section to the underside of the wing tops roughly following the line of the lip with some countersunk rivets and when the covers go back on you will not see the rivet heads. Well that's the plan anyway J2J OK rethink needed! I will use 3mm or 4mm flat ally bar maybe angle for rigidity and follow the edge as far as I can. J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlen Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 What rail is that? I can give you from bulkhead if you wish? Bulkhead would be great, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Bulkhead would be great, thanks HI, 15" to the face of the bulkhead. J2J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlen Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 HI, 15" to the face of the bulkhead. J2J Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanks to this thread, I did this mod on my 110 today. Sadly, my struts cost NZ$110 each rather than the GBP 12.00 or so you guys got them for but it's a blinking' great mod, thanks! Here's my top end detail: Bottom end, 15" in from the back of the wing: The whole shebang done, lifts to the same height as the original stay: When the lid is closed, the struts force the bonnet to the front and take up any slack in the hinges. I had to move the striker plate (bonnet latch?) as far forward as it would go to allow it to mate. Very happy with it. Have to add that without the tyre on top, you would seriously risk facial injury when opening! Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 when fitting gas struts take into a/c that its best to mount so that the strut reaches its null point when shut , this is the point of no lift , this is usually just before they bottom out when in closed position , so when you open , the strut starts to assist just after you begin movement. HTSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This may be a decent mod to do to my RRC bonnet, perhaps it'd stop the wobbling of the right hand corner at highway speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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