Boot gas struts advice

[musicformybumhole]

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these gas struts:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GAS-TAILG...=Car+Make:Ford|Model:Puma&hash=item1c3e1d4fd8

I'm wanting to have the boot spring open when I hit the boot button on the remote, as it just unlatches at the minute.

Thanks

 

[XAF]

Not tried them myself. The originals did just that when my car was newer, sadly you can only get the near side strut from Ford now. The right hand side one is no longer available, Sod's law that's the one with the connection for the high level brake light.

Would love to know if they're any good!

 

[musicformybumhole]

So if I was to get these, would I potentially have issues with the brake light?

 

[XAF]

Don't know to be honest mate, if the right hand strut doesn't have the connection (it's an earth) for the brake light, you could always create another link with a bit of wire and a self tapper fairly easily.

 

[CherryVimto]

The boot isn't normally supposed to open on its own when it pops/opens.

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure the connection through the strut is actually a live not a negative, as it is actually joined to the the brake light on the drivers side!

 

[XAF]

The boot isn't normally supposed to open on its own when it pops/opens.

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure the connection through the strut is actually a live not a negative, as it is actually joined to the the brake light on the drivers side!

Hmmm, you could be right, let me go and get my test light!

Mine definitely used to pop all the way up, first few inches slowly, then quicker to fully extended..

 

[XAF]

Yep, Cherry Vimto is spot on, it's the live not earth. Note to self, be sure before giving advice in the future!

This is the bottom connection...



And the top..

 

[musicformybumhole]

Hi, just renewing this post as I got round to getting a near side strut. Just wanted help with 2 things then:

1) Any instructions about on how to remove / fit the strut.

2) Any advice on where to get a brand new drivers side? I don't really want a scrapper one as it's most likely n ot gonna be any better than what I've got.

Thanks

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

Is there any reason not to go for FeBi brand new strut? AFAIK they can be normally bought? The parts number is 27769, or browse the complete catalogue here: http://cars.febi-parts.com/vehicle.php?r_manufacturer=100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[musicformybumhole]

I can't seem to find them on that site, any chance you could link me to the part on their page?Thanks

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

No, I can't post a direct link, sorry. It is done in Java or something similar. Choose the puma, 1.7 engine, 125 PS and then you will have a list of parts for it. Gas pressure spring. Or go to direct search with 27769 part number

 

[Lord B]

how comes so expensive for puma boot struts, would have expected 10-15 quid a side each at most.