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Post by elysian on Feb 4, 2008 17:48:16 GMT 11
Hi all,
When I go my MU, the rear window gas struts were alittle tired and soon died, so I managed to get a used set from a wreckers in QLD, but these are now on their last legs and so I'm wondering if there are any struts , from another make/model that I can get new that will fit the MU ? eg:say, like from a Toyota Prado, or a Mitsubishi Pajero, etc..
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nig
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94 TD Rodeo
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Post by nig on Feb 4, 2008 18:07:01 GMT 11
Why not get them re-charged? I did this with a set of sagged out struts on my old ute canopy a few years back - cost was $66 for the pair, and they were better than new afterwards.
You should be able to find someone in the Yellow Pages, or if you are an NRMA member I seem to remember ads for a similar service in the back of the Open Road magazine
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Post by elysian on Feb 4, 2008 18:29:44 GMT 11
the main reason I'm asking is that one set wont compress at all ( older set) the newer set looks like it's leaking oil..
but if they are repairable/regas-able.. I'll give it a shot..
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Post by muvit madness on Feb 5, 2008 17:38:32 GMT 11
Hi elysian If your not having any luck re charging em try nepean boltmaster in penrith or wetherill park as i bought mine 2years ago from em just took the mu there matched up a pair 1.5"longer stroke & heavy duty probably cost less than recharging (but dont quote me on it)  they're still working awsome just press the bootlid button & up she goes + alot more head room too, if your 7foot tall that is ;D cheers muvit  |
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gecko
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Post by gecko on Feb 7, 2008 10:45:33 GMT 11
OH I SEE, when you push the boot lid button the window glass should go straight up lol, mine doesnt, i have to lift it but it doenst fall back down.
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JaSiN
Isuzu Junior
96 Grey Mu + Plenty of Mods + Plenty more to come!
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Post by JaSiN on Feb 27, 2008 0:21:22 GMT 11
i have the same issues.... mine seems like it might smack someone in the back of the head one day! it wont stay up on its own, i have been using a Zip Tie on the rod and just slide that down... works really well! but it is time to replace them, just haven't gotten around to it...
if you find somewhere that sells them give me a yell! im in Brissy btw
Jas
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Post by James W on Feb 27, 2008 16:11:36 GMT 11
I use a high tech device know as in it's technical term as a 'stick'
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Post by Jimmu on Feb 27, 2008 20:01:20 GMT 11
Pig 75 arranged a group buy about a year ago.
Until I got the new ones the plan was to get them re-gassed.
Strut Re-gas Brisbane, Bonnet and Boot Strut Re-gassing, 07 3263 2721
BRISBANE NORTH
Brian Richardson
(07) 3284 9219
BRISBANE
Chris Avenell
(07) 3818 1307
chrisavenell@optusnet.com.au
BRISBANE SOUTH
Roey Nilsen
(07) 3375 7653
laurel.nilsen@bigpond.com
Jimmy
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Post by pig75 on Feb 27, 2008 20:16:45 GMT 11
Try this link gasstrutsales.com.au/ We did a bulk buy about 12 months ago they have ones that fit with a minor mod to the strut bracket |
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Post by elysian on May 12, 2008 18:03:00 GMT 11
LOL.. I just picked up a new pair off eBay for $40 plus $8 delivery ..
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Post by Pissy on Jun 12, 2008 13:44:30 GMT 11
LOL.. I just picked up a new pair off eBay for $40 plus $8 delivery .. Just wondering how those eBay struts went elysian. Did they fit and do the job. Do they fit the window when activated or you lift half way? That bulk order you guys mentioned before, what do you paid for a set in the end. Cheers Chris |
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Post by wayne85 on Jun 12, 2008 14:08:32 GMT 11
my struts r also dead and need replacing and my father recently replaced his and he got them from super cheap auto so it would be worth check if they have them. he has a holden frontera not an isuzu mu
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Post by guythorn on Jun 12, 2008 17:46:02 GMT 11
Well in good old NZ what we do is we get a big bit of rope like when you tie up a ship at the port put it around your front tow thing run around to the back off your truck put it over the back window and pull it up .
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Post by bozza72 on Jun 12, 2008 18:06:27 GMT 11
Nah mate i just use a stick,
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Post by wayne85 on Jun 12, 2008 18:35:57 GMT 11
yeh a stick sounds much more simple and effective lol u kiwis always thinkin 2 hard, just playing with ya
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Post by elysian on Jun 13, 2008 13:30:56 GMT 11
LOL.. I just picked up a new pair off eBay for $40 plus $8 delivery .. Just wondering how those eBay struts went elysian. Did they fit and do the job. Do they fit the window when activated or you lift half way? Cheers Chris They fitted perfectly .. they don't act like Muvit's ( push the button on the dash , window opens by itself.. ) but one alone will hold the window open , and both together is great .. I just need to lift it an inch or two and then the struts do the rest .. Actually.. I'm not sure how Muvit's open the window by themselves.. the geometry is wrong for this the happen.. maybe Muvit's one's, while they fit.. change the geometry to allow this by moving the window up a bit because of wrong mounts and/or a lot of pressure... I'd need to see them myself to work it out ..  |
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Post by Roger on Jun 13, 2008 20:53:14 GMT 11
G'Day. My struts went flat ages ago. I think they were new when I got the beast and then slowly wore to uselessness.
I've just looked on ebay at the Frontera struts and they're $49.95 plus $7.90 P+H =$57.85 delivered.
Might have a look at supercrap auto and rippedco before I buy them.
If they don't have them then I'll get them online.
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Post by muvit madness on Jun 13, 2008 21:26:09 GMT 11
Just wondering how those eBay struts went elysian. Did they fit and do the job. Do they fit the window when activated or you lift half way? Cheers Chris They fitted perfectly .. they don't act like Muvit's ( push the button on the dash , window opens by itself.. ) but one alone will hold the window open , and both together is great .. I just need to lift it an inch or two and then the struts do the rest .. Actually.. I'm not sure how Muvit's open the window by themselves.. the geometry is wrong for this the happen.. maybe Muvit's one's, while they fit.. change the geometry to allow this by moving the window up a bit because of wrong mounts and/or a lot of pressure... I'd need to see them myself to work it out .. Hehehe dude your reading so much into your explanation not everything has a mathematical explanation to it. sometimes simplicity works well too. But hey i'm up for a visit Always good to have someone else pour the turkeys & loose at stick ;D at my joint. Then after a dozen or so i'll show you my magic button lol cheers muvit |
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MattMU
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Rodeo Now!
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Post by MattMU on Jul 2, 2008 18:29:50 GMT 11
Try this from supercrap! Cost about $30 and I sold my MU with it on after years of use and still going strong. Great cos it doesnt matter what the angle of the vehicle it will still hold the window up and a quick flick and it drops!  5min install!! Matt. |
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Post by pig75 on Jul 2, 2008 20:56:18 GMT 11
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they're still working awsome just press the bootlid button & up she goes + alot more head room too, if your 7foot tall that is ;D
