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scott.a.green
16th August 2013, 07:48 AM
Its seems that nearly all GU owners have trouble with the bonnet gas struts. I'm about to replace mine but thought I'd ask if anyone can recommend a decent brand that will last a little longer.

Cheers, Scotty.
trekster
16th August 2013, 08:13 AM
I just bought mine off eBay, was like $35 posted, imo they are all gonna be around the same, it's not like shocks were you go for the better brands.

Cheers,
Eric.


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scott.a.green
16th August 2013, 09:36 AM
Sweet, cheers for that Trekster.
threedogs
16th August 2013, 09:37 AM
They also come in different pressures so make sure you get the correct pressure
and mount them the correct way , which is black piston side down, keeps them lubricated
Pressure wise they would need to be 400Nm minimum, not sure what OE are.
100Nm = 10Kg approx
outback
23rd August 2013, 07:26 PM
They also come in different pressures so make sure you get the correct pressure
and mount them the correct way , which is black piston side down, keeps them lubricated
Pressure wise they would need to be 400Nm minimum, not sure what OE are.
100Nm = 10Kg approx

With the ebay ones advertised here they only say GU 1997 on so if pressure is an issue wil these do?
Got to do my '05s struts.
Evo
23rd August 2013, 10:38 PM
With the ebay ones advertised here they only say GU 1997 on so if pressure is an issue wil these do?
Got to do my '05s struts.

Should be fine.

Here is a link to the ones I bought.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bonnet-Gas-Struts-Nissan-Patrol-WAGON-GR-GU-1997-ON-NEW-PAIR-/321133606058?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac50df4aa&_uhb=1

Only need to lift the bonnet a little bit now and the struts do the rest.
Also on the struts themselves they are marked for which way up/down.

Evo
outback
23rd August 2013, 11:49 PM
Thanks. I had been looking at those struts but I was not sure if that were OK. Seems though they do a good job.
scott.a.green
28th August 2013, 09:53 PM
Ordered up, will let you know how go.
Bluecrab
9th September 2013, 10:26 PM
Gday, I replaced mine with Nissan Maxima struts. Was told they higger pressure coz of the longer canterlever of the Maxima bonnet.
Paid $100 but work gr8. Hold bonnet up in any position.
Daz
GrumpyOldFart
10th September 2013, 10:50 PM
Should be fine.

Here is a link to the ones I bought.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bonnet-Gas-Struts-Nissan-Patrol-WAGON-GR-GU-1997-ON-NEW-PAIR-/321133606058?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac50df4aa&_uhb=1

Only need to lift the bonnet a little bit now and the struts do the rest.
Also on the struts themselves they are marked for which way up/down.

Evo

Bought these and fitted yesterday.
They seem to have a bit less articulation on the ball but fit and work fine
I don't have to use the jack handle as a bonnet strut anymore!!

Just got to fix the latch bar in the bonnet now!?

Dru
scott.a.green
11th September 2013, 10:08 PM
Bought these and fitted yesterday.
They seem to have a bit less articulation on the ball but fit and work fine
I don't have to use the jack handle as a bonnet strut anymore!!

Just got to fix the latch bar in the bonnet now!?

Dru

Jack handle?!? That's crazy!

I've been using my rod holder... :D
Evo
12th September 2013, 12:52 AM
Bought these and fitted yesterday.
They seem to have a bit less articulation on the ball but fit and work fine
I don't have to use the jack handle as a bonnet strut anymore!!

Just got to fix the latch bar in the bonnet now!?

Dru

Great to hear.
Until I replaced the struts, I used to use my antenna on the bullbar to prop the bonnet up.

Evo