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I did a couple of searches but drew a blank 
Anyone round here fitted gas struts to lift the bonnet?
Anyone round here fitted gas struts to lift the bonnet?
Gas rams on the bonnet?
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200tdi ayre
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theres a kit for defender but not sure about disco
Paulmitchell1984
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i did then removed tham as they were a pain in arse when working on the engine bay, I used some old metro boot struts and fabricated a bracket for the bonnet and made a thicker bit of plate for the inner wing easy enough to do, just takes planning for when its compressed and for where its fully open.
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I've been thinking about doing this but never considered them getting in the way when working on the engine so thanks for the heads up
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I was thinking it would be easier for checking oils and water and small jobs, as anything big tends to see me removing the bonnet anway, with the bonnet off I can have decent lighting and head room at the back of the engine so in effect the struts wouldn't affect me that way
Will have a measure and a price up for struts to first check viability.
Will have a measure and a price up for struts to first check viability.
Paulmitchell1984
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go o a scrapper and find an old metro or similar, you don't need big struts
