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LONG STORY BUT HAVE ANOTHER BATCH OF THESE FOR SALE - Post #75 - BUT THIS REALLY IS THE LAST BATCH EVER FROM ME

 

 

Following on from my previous post here, I now have 35 sets (15 more being finished off) of brackets from the engineering company available for anyone who wants something far superior to the universal bonnet strut bracket. These come with a 10mm ball stud.

 

Straight swap for anyone with a universal bonnet strut kit.

 

If you don't have a kit then you'll need parts below.

Gas dampers are available from SGS engineering. You'll need 60lbs 20" struts including ends. Plus M6x1.0 10mm ball stud to replace one of the wing bolts.

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227654[/ATTACH]

Right one is from America - Left one is from the UK Engineering company - Massive difference in quality.

 

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227656[/ATTACH]

 

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227655[/ATTACH]

Bolts on to both bonnet hinge using both bolts so no worry about alignment or bracket rotation.

 

These are £39 including shipping to the UK.

 

 

People are asking me what struts they need etc. Converting 60lbs and 20" into metric I believe that a pair of 300N (each) 20 inch = 51cm (not 60cm as previously stated) struts are what is needed from what I've read.

 

Something like these maybe:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-New-Universal-Bonnet-Boot-Gas-Struts-w-Free-M6-or-M8-Ball-Stud-Bolts-300N/282369853344?hash=item41be8e07a0:m:mJ5JDtu3IQ-nv6TsQpHFTjw

 

 

Edited 27/12/2018: **NOW BEING STOCKED EXCLUSIVELY BY SRD TUNING**

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Following on from my previous post here, I now have 35 sets (15 more being finished off) of brackets from the engineering company available for anyone who wants something far superior to the universal bonnet strut bracket. These come with a 10mm ball stud.

 

Straight swap for anyone with a universal bonnet strut kit.

 

If you don't have a kit then you'll need parts below.

Gas dampers are available from SGS engineering. You'll 60lbs 20" struts including ends. Plus M6x1.0 10mm ball stud to replace one of the wing bolts.

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227654[/ATTACH]

Right one is from America - Left one is from the UK Engineering company - Massive difference in quality.

 

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227656[/ATTACH]

 

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227655[/ATTACH]

Bolts on to both bonnet hinge using both bolts so no worry about alignment or bracket rotation.

 

These are £39 including shipping to the UK.

 

How much gonna cost for the complete kit inc strut and etc

 

 

 

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Pm me your details. I'll take a set

 

PM me your details. I'll take a set. Post to UK.

 

PM'd

 

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If shipping to Germany is possible, I'll take a set.

 

Happy to ship anywhere, I just need to get a price on shipping to Germany.

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Been looking on the SGS Engineering website for those who need a full kit but don't trust the quality of the ebay struts.

 

These look like the right struts - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/fixed/8mm-rod

 

You'll need M6 ends - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-sockets/m6

 

And you'll need ball studs for the wing - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-extensions/x2-ball-extension

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Been looking on the SGS Engineering website for those who need a full kit but don't trust the quality of the ebay struts.

 

These look like the right struts - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/fixed/8mm-rod/gs8-18-280-310

 

You'll need M6 ends - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-sockets/m6

 

And you'll need ball studs for the wing - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-extensions/x2-ball-extension

 

Great find this I’ve been looking at whafbitz for a pair, do you then need the brackets as well? Cheers mark

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Not really following what your asking but a gas strut needs attaching to the bonnet at one end and to the wing at the other end. Wing you replace a M6 bolt with a ball stud. Then my bracket attached to bonnet hinge.

 

Sorry mate, yes I meant if I buy the 3 parts you posted the links to then I would still need the brackets your selling.

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Sorry mate, yes I meant if I buy the 3 parts you posted the links to then I would still need the brackets your selling.

 

You need 3 parts in total per side.

1) M6 10mm stub bolt that replaces one of the wing bolts. One end of strut attaches here.

2) Strut

3) Bracket that bolts on bonnet hinge. Other end of strut attaches here.

 

A universal kit like the one below comes with all of the above, but the bracket is poor as only locates on one hinge bolt, rotates if it comes lose and if not aligned correctly can cause strut to catch when you open or close the bonnet. Hence why I have the quality brackets for sale.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]227672[/ATTACH]

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All orders so far shipped.

 

If anyone with Facebook can put a link to this sale on there it would be greatly appreciated as I don't have Facebook. Might bring some owners to this forum rather than just living on Facebook.

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Update for anyone buying struts............

 

Strut lengths needed is 20" according to US website, which works out at 510mm and not 600mm as previously stated.

 

Not sure if that length is total including ends or just strut.

 

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Still some brackets left for anyone wanting a set............

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