Guest Snappercrane Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hi folks! new to this game so Hello everyone! Had my sup for about 9 months now and lllluuuuuuurrrrrrveee it...however everytime i go to get something out of the boot the damn thing drops ...the first time was painful...now I am wise!!! I just went to Toyota and they quoted me £78+VAT for each strut!! does anyone know somewhere cheaper or can they be reconed??? Cheers! And i have a lovely pic of my sup but im b#ggered if I can find out how to put it up...help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I believe that it was either Green Peace or Fifty that sorted these out as an aftermarket items. Do a search in the for sale section they were in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snappercrane Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 thanks..... will investigate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I believe that it was either Green Peace or Fifty that sorted these out as an aftermarket items. Do a search in the for sale section they were in there. It was Peter Richards, and he done a great job! I have them on my car. Here's the link: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=40407&highlight=struts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Snappercrane Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Top Banana!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snappercrane Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the bit attached to the tailgate looks easy enough to undo but do i have to remove the trim inside to get the retaining bolts on the bodywork off??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the bit attached to the tailgate looks easy enough to undo but do i have to remove the trim inside to get the retaining bolts on the bodywork off??? When I undid mine I had to remove the entire rear of the car interior. Not a 5 minute job, took me 2 hours, and that's only cos I've done it before..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snappercrane Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 ouch!! is there an order too removal like starting at the covers over the rear shocks then the side panels then up etc etc?? had them off before so that isnt a bother.....or is there a special knack to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I managed to get to work out how to do it without removing everything, only because I striped one side apart and looked! If unsure then it'll be less damage and probably 'easier' in the long run if you remove the back seats and work your way up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snappercrane Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 cheers guys most appriciated!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the bit attached to the tailgate looks easy enough to undo but do i have to remove the trim inside to get the retaining bolts on the bodywork off??? i did mine in about 15 mins, i just very carefully udone the plastic and prised it forward just enough to get a socket in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 i did mine in about 15 mins, i just very carefully udone the plastic and prised it forward just enough to get a socket in there That's how I done mine when I came to refit the struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the only anoying bit was supporting the tail gate at the right height, need 2 people really... i got one spare but i bet its the wrong side that goes next time.. it's the law of the sod:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Damn, I have the replacements and am about to take this on. Was wondering how to get the lower mount off. Doesn't sound like fun. Anybody have pics of where the bottom mounts up and how to get to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenslade Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Just about to do this job and got the mounts off without drama using the wedge technique mentioned above and 10mm pivot ratchet wrench. I wondered if any members with experience of this job have top tips for sealing the lower mounts against water ingress?? There were the remains of what looks like a fibre washer. I was thinking about using sealant between the plate and bodyshell.. what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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