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[Subaru_Bloke]

Just wondering if anyone else has put the gas strut kits from eBay on their car? I put some in today. And although it was fairly simple, the instructions weren't the easiest to understand and I might not have even done it right.

They work and I did have to change some things. They're just a bit flimsy on the bracket above the bonnet hinge.

But much better over stock. Nothing in your way when working under the bonnet and much tidier look.



I chocked the bonnet support Rubber to clear the strut


I also had to but back the bonnet seal a bit so the strut could sit flat


Here is how I mounted the bracket, I'm thinking if I redrilled the hole on top, it would be stronger, but I don't know if it will clear the guard afterwards


Sorry about the poor lighting

[Jimbo]

I installed mine today. Yeah, bracket is a bit flimsy. Dunno why they didn't make it to utilise both bonnet mount bolts. I had to turn my brackets inwards a bit to clear the fenders. I ended up just ditching the rubber stopper in the fender sills. 

Did you find you have to pull pretty hard on the bonnet to bring it back down? Mine does, and it feels like the brackets are going to explode when i do..

[aekOne]

sounds like a quality bit of kit!

[Jimbo]

Well, it's about mid-range Aek. It's neither total shite nor bling. It's functional and it works but not much thought has been put into the brackets. I mean 1 bolt to hold it onto the bonnet? Sheeeeeeeesh

[CRUISN]

Ive got the same ones fitted to the GTB. I think theyre pretty good for the cost of $50.

 

Prova ones also only have one mount for the bonnet. Same, same really.

[Subaru_Bloke]

Mine comes down quite smoothly Jimbo. I didn't want to remove the Rubber support, as it there is no support across the mid section of the bonnet, but I probably don't need it.

I am happy with it, it's functional. I just need to modify it somewhat. I don't think it needs to use both bolts for mount, but it should come with a longer bolt and a thicker mounting plate, but for $50 it does the job

[Jimbo]

hmm, did you have to turn your brackets inwards a bit Mark? Mine touched the fender if i kept them straight

[CRUISN]

Nope, brackets dead straight. No issues here.

[Cam.]

I'll be fitting some of these next week.

The ebay ones obviously? This will be interesting.

[Jimbo]

i am not having any luck today at all

[jack_keaka]

yeah mine went in no problems except deep head here putting the bracket on backwards. apart from that. opened closed fine. 

[Jimbo]

My bonnet doesn't shut completely flush either....it's only about a mil or 2 but something ain't right. Mine are definately installed correctly, same as pic above

[Jimbo]

[Jimbo]

So having just looked at my own photos, i have come to the conclusion i did a shoddy job. Just went outside and adjusted the brackets over a bit more so the bolt is closer to the middle of the T shaped cut away. The angled bit with the ball is now flush against the bonnet. Much better.

[Subaru_Bloke]

I was just about to say that's what you needed to do mate. All sorted then. Mine also sit straight.

I'm thinking about drilling out the top hole. To get rid of the movement, but I think it will put the strut out too far and hit the guard.

[CRUISN]

So having just looked at my own photos, i have come to the conclusion i did a shoddy job. Just went outside and adjusted the brackets over a bit more so the bolt is closer to the middle of the T shaped cut away. The angled bit with the ball is now flush against the bonnet. Much better.

 

My bolt is in the middle of the T intersection hard up against the bonnet.

[Cam.]

Can you post a pic Mark?

[CRUISN]

Will do so tomorrow. At work currently.

[Cam.]

No stress. Just curious, That way I don't have to experiment when fitting mine

[Subaru_Bloke]

If you have the kit, the photos I posted should work for you. Especially the first and last ones