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boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:48 am
by Faceplant
hi folkes,
i am getting fed up using the arm to hold the boot open, has anyone fitted one of the shocks that expand and hold the boot open?
Re: boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:30 am
by twincamman
I think that one of the specialists does a kit. Could be Morris Minor Centre Birmingham
Re: boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:33 am
by ASL642
Yes they do. I've got a pair for the rear doors of my Traveller but haven't had time to fit them yet. I have seen a gas struct fitted to a saloon though. It seems to work well. They're not cheap- about £37.00+ VAT each from memory.
Re: boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:19 pm
by PSL184
Do a search for "gas strut". You'll find lots of hints and tips....
Here's just one of many....
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... ut#p147130
Re: boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:24 pm
by Faceplant
cool, found the kit on the website, £27, which sounds ok to me
thanks all
Re: boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:11 pm
by Jefftav
Faceplant I have one fitted to my saloon and it works a treat. You could source parts and make your own but I bought mine from the MMC Birmingham. The instructions do say not to use this on a FG bootlid.
Re: boot raiser
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 4:20 pm
by Faceplant
apparently there are 2 kits, for early and late minors. mms checked and sent me the early kit
