Bonnet Struts on Toyo 100s?

it's fairly common, plenty of replacement struts on ebay

Hi Axle,

I had the same trouble recently with my 80ser. I had mine replaced by a company that exchanges old for new, and even does the installation as a part of the cost.

I think the bonnet ones had to be new, as opposed to recharge units, but they were $90 the pair when I had them done. I then ended up in opposite trouble! Having to slam the bonnet shut because the struts were so strong.

I also had my boot struts done as well, which were recharged. No troubles at all so far!

Where abouts are you? If you are in Perth, I'll hunt for the receipt of the group that did mine. It's not a difficult job to do.

Charles

i bought off this ebay seller 18 months ago

cheaper than a regas and fitted easily

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-LANDCRUISER-100-SERIES-TAILGATE-GAS-STRUTS-NEW-/330499432142?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf34d1ece


cheers

mike

Hi Axle,
You could resort to something a little less ingenious than a Defender strut
(At least they work all the time).
A suitable lenght of 25mm broom handle cut to size will solve your problem.
It should fit across the radiator frame without causing to many problems.
Bugger the look, you need to be sure that the bonnet lid doesn't come down and brain you, don't you.


Disco.

A short peice of conduit slid over the existing strut the same length as the intrenal part of the strut works. It falls under the lip of the strut cilinder when you lift the bonnet and to close the bonnet take the weight off and let it slide back over the main body of the cilinder. Cost virtually nothing also works on the rear aswell.