Anyone ever changed boot struts in a sedan?

private9 · 11-01-2007, 10:14 PM

Hi All,

Just after some advice!!

I'm halfway through changing the boot struts in my EF sedan - I've removed the old ones, and fitted the new ones at the point near the back seat, but I seem to be having alot of trouble fitting the other point to the section on the boot arms.

Basically from what I can see, you just have to use brute strength to push the strut in a bit, and then get it on to the mounting point.

I'm just wondering though, if there is any easier way than this as I tried for 20 minutes and still couldn't do it!

Thanks,

Justin.

Interceptor'85 · 11-01-2007, 10:24 PM

I was recommended a guy who regasses struts by my mechanic. Haven't gotten round to doing it yet, but my boot struts are cactus, and seriously need regassing. I can give you his number if ya like.

private9 · 11-01-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EF_Machine

I was recommended a guy who regasses struts by my mechanic. Haven't gotten round to doing it yet, but my boot struts are cactus, and seriously need regassing. I can give you his number if ya like.

Thanks for that, I should be ok though - I've got the new struts and got them half installed, I just don't want to do it how I think it has to be done (ie with brute strength like a real man!!)

Damo · 12-01-2007, 12:03 AM

don't be a pussy.

private9 · 12-01-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo

don't be a pussy.

I admit it, I am a pussy! Was just hoping there was an easier way so I didn't damage my french polished nails

:

Interceptor'85 · 12-01-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo

don't be a pussy.

LOL

how much did ya struts cost private? wreckers second handers no doubt?

niko · 12-01-2007, 11:44 AM

he bought a whole car i beleive? el futura?

struts are easy to put in, just get something to hold the boot upright while changing them, remove the back seat side boulsters for easier access, get a nice little flatty to pull the clips back

private9 · 13-01-2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EF_Machine

LOL

how much did ya struts cost private? wreckers second handers no doubt?

Yep, Niko is right! I've got an EL that I'm wrecking, and the struts on it were good, so I thought why not give it a try!

There's a couple of people on ebay who sell them for about $20 per pair plus postage (new).

I'll try and be more of a man on the weekend and get the buggers in!