Sjdickso Anyone got any tips on how to change the boot struts, Astra MK4? Mine won't hold the boot open so sourced a decent set from a GSi, not sure how to fit them though.
evocarlos is there not a little spring clip on the end you prize up then pop off i can do a vid but my coupe don't have them 🙂
Sjdickso Cheers Carl, I think the tabs look something like that will give it ago tomorrow fed up of boot lid coming down randomly in an attempt to KO me.
evocarlos no problem 🙂 me moms vectra gets me every time i get the shopping out the boot the lock drops just enuff to smash me in the forehead its not the struts tho its the ball joint on the car broken its weld
Sjdickso evocarlos said: no problem 🙂 me moms vectra gets me every time i get the shopping out the boot the lock drops just enuff to smash me in the forehead its not the struts tho its the ball joint on the car broken its weld Not nice at all, ours seems to do it more when cold which seems like most of the time, I hope this resolves it.
Daz A little tip.... either get someone to hold the boot up, or use a stick... as even tho the struts are weak, the boots is even heavier when one is removed.,.
Sjdickso Daz said: A little tip.... either get someone to hold the boot up, or use a stick... as even tho the struts are weak, the boots is even heavier when one is removed.,. Nice tip cheers Daz.
Sjdickso Matt said: When are you planning on doing them Si? Not sure they are just in the storage to be fitted, was too windy at the weekend had all on stopping the fence blowing down.
