[liquidlynx]

Hey any advice on best place to source gas struts for boot & bonnet? And how easy it to switch to HID bulbs? I'm in Hampton Roads VA
Cheers

 

[hedditch]

I suggest you search for service centres who "recharge" struts. I have had a couple of set done here in Melbourne AU, and they have been very effective and much less cost than replacements.

Stuart..

 

[liquidlynx]

G'day Stuart. I'm from Melbs originally myself - which dealership / mechanic do you recommend? I'll be coming home next year so will need one! I'm down in the Brighton area.. cheers

 

[N_Jay]

Recharging struts seems to be popular only in AU.

 

[noobytoogy]

And how easy it to switch to HID bulbs?
Cheers

Which type of headlights are currently fitted to your V8 - halogen bulbs or xenons?

 

[liquidlynx]

Not too sure but I'd reckon they're factory. The previous owner treated this treg like crap so the headlight glass is so scuffed you can't tell from the outside!

 

[Steve_L]

Local retail for new bonnet struts were quoting near on $AUD200pr.

Searched the Bay of E and found a UK supplier selling OEM with 12 month warranty and free postage for $AUD85.00 a pair. Win win.

 

[hedditch]

G'day Stuart. I'm from Melbs originally myself - which dealership / mechanic do you recommend? I'll be coming home next year so will need one! I'm down in the Brighton area.. cheers

I am in the North West, so I can't recommend any dealers down your way, however if you're a still looking for struts, they are;

Gas Strut Engineering Pty Ltd
11 Leo Street
Fawkner 3060

Prop. is David Sheridan
+61 408 33 44 11
+61 3 9359 0600
gas-stuts@bigpond.com


Stuart....

 

[N_Jay]

Guessing in the US, you can get them from any of the many on-line stores.

 

[Jbwesterwick]

I replaced my hood, sorry, bonnet struts earlier this year with Stong Arm #6629 struts. Purchased off Amazon for $50/pr shipped. US made and I believe a limited life time on the cartridge. Took a total of 5 minutes to install. A lot beefier than the stock struts.

 

[liquidlynx]

Thanks jbwesterwick, will do. Do they do boot struts as well?

 

[noobytoogy]

Here's the how-to.

Don't forget, the most critical piece of equipment you will need to hand before you start is a piece of luber.

http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f...ms/f73/diy-replace-rear-hatch-struts-part-number-and-video-for-t1-t2-45059.html

 

[Jbwesterwick]

You can find the window struts by the same maker (Strong Arm) on Amazon, don't know about the hatchdoor struts.

Where in HR are you? I'm in Portsmouth.

 

[liquidlynx]

Hey, near peninsula. Off Todd Lane. Not sure I wanna rip open the headliner? Can't find a regass place either yet, but I'll look further. How about you JB?

 

[N_Jay]

You don't have to rip off the headliner, just drop ot a bit from the instructions I have seen.
Given the efforts to replace them, why used used/recharged just to save a few pennies (even if you can find a place here)?