Fitting gas struts to bonnet?

[wezy0]

an u also need

hope that helps u can new the a3 one I just think they are 2 strong hope that helps

 

[Mikeyfraser]

What hole does it go in on the bonnet?

 

[wezy0]

This where I have the fixings. Are these in the right place?

That top one is ok

 

[Mikeyfraser]

Does the bottom one need moved or is it okay?

 

[wezy0]

Bottom one needs moving

 

[Mikeyfraser]

Thanks for the help got it sorted now. Got one off an a3 bonnet.

 

[jake]

tried this today, and kind of failed,

the strut has to fix into the ball but its on too much of an angle for this to work so i modified the way its works and went the oem solution

i still used the plates, 20x50mm, welded the nut on the back,

how ever i went through the hinge

heres the hole


IMAG0223 by cuprajake1, on Flickr

after that to allow the strut to come down you have to trim this piece


IMAG0225 by cuprajake1, on Flickr

remove it


IMAG0227 by cuprajake1, on Flickr

cut in half


IMAG0228 by cuprajake1, on Flickr


install upside down


IMAG0218 by cuprajake1, on Flickr

i also trimmed the rubber 1/2"

this is it fitted up, no more bonnet stay


IMAG0215 by cuprajake1, on Flickr


IMAG0232 by cuprajake1, on Flickr


IMAG0220 by cuprajake1, on Flickr


IMAG0221 by cuprajake1, on Flickr

the struts are off an audi a4 13" long, while they hold the bonnet they dont lift it, so i need something stronger which i can have made by a company

 

[Mikeyfraser]

Looks sweet mate. Well hidden.

 

[Benzy]

Looks great, I would prefer them hidden than coming from the front of the bay. Might have to look into this