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Disco 1 - gas struts bonnet?
« on: October 19, 2007, 15:21:00 »
Has anyone fitted any gas struts to the bonnet of their disco?

I've got easy acess to some gas struts approx 180n so should do the job, I know I have to work out leverage forces etc but how arew they fitted?

I know you can buy kits but I'm a fan of make your own!

Thanks Andi K
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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2007, 15:37:49 »
There was a thread in the defender section a few months back with someone doing this. They said that ford escort boot ones were far to powerful andnearly took thier head off and ones from a chinckwichento or how ever you spell it were just right.

I want to do this to my disco too so I shall watch this thread and see.
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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2007, 15:39:47 »
mee too im watching :D
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2007, 16:33:50 »
Audi use them too. I could get pics of the setup on the bonnet if people want.
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2007, 18:12:53 »
Got 'em on the RR - want a pic of that too?
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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2007, 18:37:21 »
pics sound good please
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« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2007, 19:19:02 »
Excellent, yes please!
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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2007, 23:10:29 »
I would like to do this too so I will be keeping a eye on this thread
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« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2007, 23:18:55 »
Two of my mates have them fitted - brought them in a "deal" from one of the shows - think the lad selling them (from Worcester) used struts from a Pug
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2007, 17:18:32 »
I have seen citreon BX bonnet struts used on a defender, very handy as they have the brackets riveted on to the grp bonnets, so removal is easy!
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« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2007, 18:24:44 »
I think they sell them at scorpian. dont know how much though !!

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