Patrol bonnet lifters
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:52
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motherhen
With much posted about cheaper alternatives to Nissan parts, has anyone replaced their bonnet gas lifters? Ours went suddenly and as quote seemed obscene, i didn't get them and have forgotten just how much it was. Apparently we can get reconditioned ones a bit cheaper.
Reply By: MartyB - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:56
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:56
I don't know where you live but a freind has just bought 2 gas struts from a
shop in Hervey Bay QLD. Cost was $66 each for ones big enough for a camper trailer. This
shop also reconditions struts. I don't know the name of the
shop but i could find out if you want.
from Marty.
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Follow Up By: motherhen - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 18:13
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 18:13
Thanks MartyB - we're far away in SW WA, but we have bought gas lifts for different things, so may need to take some measurements and try again. Thanks.
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Reply By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:56
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 17:56
From the information that I've been able to source, reconditioning merely means placing them into a sealed vessel under pressure and forcing air back under the seals and into the strut. Should your struts have failed because of damaged seals then in no time at all your back to square one. I hope someone out there ca contradict me and point both of us to a reliable supplier.
Ian
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 18:36
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 18:36
No need for reco gas struts, i bough some similar in size for a machine for business from a place in Auburn in
Sydney, about $22 ea.. give me a day , i will get the company name.. Michael
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Reply By: Sarg - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 19:19
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 19:19
Try Universal Engineers Supplies in Boulder Rd Malaga 08 92492211
www.uesint.com go to Catalogue - Gas Stays - Suspa Gas Struts
Wont find a better price in
Perth
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Reply By: kev.h - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 19:26
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 19:26
HI motherhen
a company called STRUTS do regassing and new at a fraction of new OEM price on east coast so new is your only option(regassing wouldn't be an option) they will post all over aust. give Dave a call on 0428 768 700 he does all our struts at work good guy to deal with
and before all the flack i have no financial interest and he is not a sponsor of
mine just a jolly good bloke to deal with
Regards Kev
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 20:09
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 20:09
mate used 2 off an old falcon to convert his GQ to gas lifters.. they have similar mounting points to the GU or so he said.
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Reply By: Jimbo - Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 20:12
Sunday, Aug 21, 2005 at 20:12
I just bought two struts to lift the bed in the camper for $34 (for both) from UES in
Melbourne on 03 9763 4400.
Speak to Paul, he will give the exact compression and stroke you need.
Dealer parts are, and have always been, a rip.
Cheers,
Jim.
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