Gas strut conversion for FE boot lid

[ozfe]

Heya folks
is anyone aware of a gas strut conversion for the boot lid on FE sedan.
Peter

[RET]

I don't know about a gas strut conversion, but I do have some boot-pin kits for repairing the original spring mount if you're interested.

Adjustable Boot Spring Posts

[brett_f]

Hi Ozfe,
I have sent RET some pics to upload for you as I no longer have photobucket. Pretty straight forward. The struts were also sourced from the sticker on the gas strut and work fine.
Regards Brett

[brett_f]

Hi Guys,
Attached are the photos of my gas strut conversion for FE/FC and possibly EK/FB boot lids. It is very easy. I obtained the struts from gasstrutguys.com.au
P/N SKU: U320380  
YQ16-120-320/380N
They are $35 inc for a pair. However, I have noticed that their picture no longer shows them with the brackets but apparently you can contact them about brackets. Maybe show them a the pic in the below photos. Hope this helps you guys.
Regards Brett

Hinge View

Rear Mount Front View

Rear Mount Side View

Size measurement

[grey nomad]

 Rhett, what weight is the struts lift capacity ?? AL.

[brett_f]

Hi Grey Nomad,
Not sure now mate. I did this back in 2019 and still working well. I currently am only using one as the other spring is ok at the moment. I know I did some leg work before ordering to make sure they would be ok.
Check the rating on the internet which I think will be 380N. It is according the the invoice I got at the time, 320mm in length.
Regards Brett

[grey nomad]

Thanks for the info.  AL