Gas struts mod

[p11lkw]

I decided to take the top half of the bottom bracket off. Could replace that with a washer instead

 

[RobDon]

I'm going to make a cardboard template and re-shape the top plate so it's a perfect fit where it sits.

 

[E13ADD]

Anyone got any info on where you can get the 10mm M8 ball stud from thats not a stupid price? The ones linked have gone up quite a bit and cost more than both the brackets and the strut!

 

[Speed-FReek]

Anyone got any info on where you can get the 10mm M8 ball stud from thats not a stupid price? The ones linked have gone up quite a bit and cost more than both the brackets and the strut!

Hmmm...I got mine from the following link...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111293094319​

But they used to be listed at £3.59 for a pair (plus P&P) which is what I paid - I just checked my eBay receipt. I wonder why they've now shot up to 3 times what the original price was

 

[E13ADD]

Hmmm...I got mine from the following link...


But they used to be listed at £3.59 for a pair (plus P&P) which is what I paid - I just checked my eBay receipt. I wonder why they've now shot up to 3 times what the original price was

Exactly what i was thinking when i read through this thread, pretty high price for what they are!

 

[Speed-FReek]

Exactly what i was thinking when i read through this thread, pretty high price for what they are!

You can get some from SGS Engineering for a decent price. The killer however is the postage because they only offer next day delivery which costs over £6 so the total for 2 ball studs with postage comes to ~£9.50. Still cheaper than the no-brand eBay ones. Your other option if you can be bothered is to order a few sets from SGS and then flog the remaining sets on eBay at a cheaper price than the other seller. If you price them right you should then be able to make back the money you paid on SGS postage costs.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/x4-ball-extension?gclid=CKv78tfa4sQCFZTLtAodahAAeA​

 

[lsg60]

Who do I get the plates Off? Iv looked through the tread twice now, think im blind lol

 

[Daniel M]

Who do I get the plates Off? Iv looked through the tread twice now, think im blind lol

The guy whos reply is top of this page - P11lKW

 

[CameronJohnston]

Yeah I mean't the plates. I was given the details from Sam (username Jarre) on here for a guy he used that makes the plates. He will make them and send them all for £5. I can send you his email address if you want to contact him for some?

Hi there,

I know it been a while but to you still have this guys email address for the brackets?

 

[Daniel M]

If you check back a few pages it should be posted somewhere.

 

[richicupra]

Not had a reply from my email a few days ago, hopefully still making them...

 

[KebabWarrior81]

Not had a reply from my email a few days ago, hopefully still making them...

Think it was a few days before I got a reply mate,sure he will be able to sort you out

 

[Stylance]

I need this mod done yesterday


-staytuning|staymodified

 

[KebabWarrior81]

If it's a no go with the plates I might know someone who will make them for anyone who wants them.

I'll ask him tomorrow and see what can be done

 

[E13ADD]

That would be useful, i emailed and the guy mailed me back after a while, I replied but not heard anything back. He did say he had been busy though so maybe it's that

 

[p11lkw]

Plates will be ready to post Tuesday/ Wednesday if anyone is interested email me
[email protected]
Been extremely busy of late

 

[G4reth]

Got your email dude.

 

[E13ADD]

Have everything to do this, gave it a go and the strut just doesn't want to move at all, any ideas?

 

[Daniel M]

Have everything to do this, gave it a go and the strut just doesn't want to move at all, any ideas?

What strut are you using? Pictures would help too

 

[E13ADD]

I purchased http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=290946506377

linked from another post in this thread. Will try and get a picture uploaded but apart from the car in the picture quoted is black and not white the set up looks identical.