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  1. 20th April 2015, 09:44 AM #1
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    Bonnet Struts

    Gday All,


    My bonnet struts failed and I finally got around to removing them and getting replacements. Took them to the local mob that sell struts and they said that a L/R owner was in about 2 weeks ago and they had to order them in. After a chat about them they said the Patrol bonnet struts are the same length only have a heavier rating.


    They gave me a set to try and if they didn't fit they would order the correct ones in.


    My D3 now has a set of Patrol struts which fit perfectly and I reckon will last twice as long, the bonnet still closes well and doesn't lift on the hinge's at all so assume the pressure is not to strong.


    $44 well spent I reckon.


    Cheers Ean
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  2. 20th April 2015, 10:09 AM #2
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    Speaking of struts my tailgate ones are in need of replacement ....

    Disco has an aluminium bonnet so that would account for weight difference.
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  3. 20th April 2015, 01:31 PM #3
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    Many years ago I had an imported Toyota Camry hatchback. The hatch was very heavy and the struts gave up the ghost eventually. I had them regassed and they were fine until I sold the car many years later. Can't remember who did it but a google/yellow pages search should show something.

    Possible alternative solution ???

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  4. 20th April 2015, 04:57 PM #4
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    Thanks for that Ean. Any particular series / year of Patrol?
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  5. 20th April 2015, 05:09 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by rufusking View Post
    Thanks for that Ean. Any particular series / year of Patrol?

    I am not sure but at a guess I would say the same vintage patrol so whatever the 2006 - 2009 model was. I know the bloke at the shop I can ring and find out.


    I know the D3 strut is 230n and the Patrol strut is 330n and they are heaps bigger but the same length... I didn't ask the price for the L/R ones but I was happy with the price of $22 each all inc.


    Cheers Ean
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  6. 20th April 2015, 11:32 PM #6
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    Hi All,
    D3 Rear hatch..................gas struts..........anybody, gas strut guys on Fleabay maybe?
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    Nomad9,

    Check out the Strut Specialist in Osborne Park. He has re-gassed shocks as well as new ones. Have been going there for years and they will fit for you while you wait.


    Cheers,

    Cripesamighty
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  8. 21st April 2015, 04:22 PM #8
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    This post is a week late just had original L/R struts fitted, all up fitted price $60 which I thought was fair. They did have to order in.

    DD
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  9. 21st April 2015, 04:24 PM #9
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    Gas struts

    Just look up "Struts Australia", they list all sizes and pressures. About 2 days delivery. If you look up by vehicle make then the price is triple.
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