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Parksy
3rd February 2013, 08:38 PM
Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has fitted these gas struts to their gq bonnets? Anyone think its possible?

Cheers

Andy
makeitfit
4th February 2013, 06:58 PM
It must be possible and now you've given me the idea I want some too :-)
Lister
4th February 2013, 07:36 PM
I am able to get the replacement struts for A GU aftermarket (wholesale not trade) and they come with the little threaded balls. PM for price.
the godfather
4th February 2013, 07:52 PM
My experience is that the GU struts are well, crap to say the least. I have reverted to a bit of wood. Cheaper to I might add.
DX grunt
4th February 2013, 09:07 PM
It must be possible, because my mechanic ordered 2 and put them in last week.

Trust me, you can only be patient with a piece of wood for so long. lol
GQPorkroll
4th February 2013, 09:15 PM
If you ring Ovesco (NSW and QLD based I believe) they can supply gas struts pretty much by dimensions and weight needed, I needed some for a soarer boot and they could supply them, if you measure it up, they can advise you how to go, and it will be a damned sight cheaper than the ridiculous price Monroe are asking for their product too.
GuysCustomSWB
21st February 2013, 09:20 PM
its possible but you most likley need to weld a nut into the bonnet to mount the ball joint to, to allow it to pivot because from factory they would do it before the internal bonnet skin is added. also you need to get the angle right so that it rises and shuts with ease.
Im defiantly going to do it its a great idea thanks!!
BigRAWesty
21st February 2013, 09:41 PM
its possible but you most likley need to weld a nut into the bonnet to mount the ball joint to, to allow it to pivot because from factory they would do it before the internal bonnet skin is added. also you need to get the angle right so that it rises and shuts with ease.
Im defiantly going to do it its a great idea thanks!!

Hay mate. Wanna just pop over to the intros, something we ask of members here.

This is something I'm looking at doing as a diy instal,

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)
Mojo01
24th February 2013, 11:50 PM
I put Commodore tail gate gas struts on mine, a couple of years ago, you can buy em from the wreckers for bugger all, or $40 bucks each brand new
Parksy
25th February 2013, 12:37 PM
I put Commodore tail gate gas struts on mine, a couple of years ago, you can buy em from the wreckers for bugger all, or $40 bucks each brand new

Do you have pics of the setup? Just so I can see where and how you mounted them.