Boot struts

[H Rafiq]

Where can I get cheap, good quality boot struts? Not the ones that allow the boot to open remotely with the key. I want a replacement for the stock struts as they’re loosing their strength. Or, if there’s a way to improve the strength of my struts again, that’d be great. I’ve seen previous posts re this but the links are old now.

 

[BigJase88]

Where can I get cheap, good quality boot struts? Not the ones that allow the boot to open remotely with the key. I want a replacement for the stock struts as they’re loosing their strength. Or, if there’s a way to improve the strength of my struts again, that’d be great. I’ve seen previous posts re this but the links are old now.

Try the dealership

Can't harm to ask for a quote

 

[H Rafiq]

£64.45 on Seat Motor Parts.

 

[BigJase88]

£64.45 on Seat Motor Parts.

Each or for 2

I would imagine they are gas struts so once the gas has leaked out i doubt you will be able to repair

 

[H Rafiq]

That’s for a pair. £34 for a pair on Autodoc delivered.

 

[SuperV8]

Hatchback boot strut = 5F4827550B
I find a bit of silicone lube on all the pivot points helps my boot struts open the tail gate better.

 

[H Rafiq]

Okay. I’ll try that. What about Vaseline or WD40?

 

[Yern]

Okay. I’ll try that. What about Vaseline or WD40?

Ha, Ha...now let's talk about lubing the boot struts .

 

[H Rafiq]

Ha, Ha...now let's talk about lubing the boot struts .

Wow! You use WD40 down there…?! ?

 

[SuperV8]

Okay. I’ll try that. What about Vaseline or WD40?

Tried WD - worked/helped for a bit but then went stiff again
I plan to remove my struts to properly lube the pivot points - obviously supporting the boot!

 

[H Rafiq]

I was just about to use WD40 now. I’ll leave that then. The original struts have lasted 8 years and almost 100k miles, so that’s not too bad when you think about it like that.