Hatch strut

[Fabiaman]

Don't exactly know the correct name for it. But the gas chamber or hatch strut that holds the hatch when you open it... yes, that 2 black rods...

 

Say, Turbobrick, do you know where in Singapore can I buy those? Mine cannot hold in the open position anymore after installing the rear spoiler. Quite desperate to get a replacement now.

[Turbobrick]

I got my from a Volvo parts stockist. Not sure where to get universal/generic ones. Lemme take a look at your strut and compare the length and mounting. Perhaps you can use the Volvo one as well.

 

There are usually made by a common OEM company.

 

btw, it's called a gas strut in my Volvo parts list.

[Myfocus]

Yah, gas strut is correct term. Right now can't remember the OEM (and too lazy to walk downstairs at 1am). What I last did was to take one out as sample, went down to Waterloo and got a replacement.

 

I got my from a Volvo parts stockist. Not sure where to get universal/generic ones. Lemme take a look at your strut and compare the length and mounting. Perhaps you can use the Volvo one as well.

 

There are usually made by a common OEM company.

 

btw, it's called a gas strut in my Volvo parts list.

[Guest Triggerhappy]

Think there is a spare part store called Yew Eng that might have it.

[Turbobrick]

Also try Tanly Auto or Tye Soon at Waterloo

[Myfocus]

Yup, I got it at Tanly

 

Also try Tanly Auto or Tye Soon at Waterloo

[Prozac]

can it be fitted on cars without the gas struts as oem?

[Turbobrick]

Probably need some modifications to the car's bodywork to allow the gas strut to be mounted.

[Prozac]

how much would one gas strut cost? Probably need four, two for bonnet, two for boot...

 

Any workshop to recommend for the mod?

[Turbobrick]

Firstly, ask your mech to check out whether a strut mounting can be made to adapt the gas struts. My OEM strut cost me $36 each.

 

Try Ah Lye of Lye Design if Ur mech cannot do, AMK Autopoint #04-04

[Madarmour]

As long as you can find a place strong enough to bolt on the mounting points, there should be no problem. If can't bolt, may need to weld on.