THATS IT i\'ve had enough of those damn gas struts!!

syebba · March 30, 2010, 08:41:47 PM

Ok cheers cliff,i\'ll get mine done.
ta stu..

CHC (RIP) · April 02, 2010, 11:08:10 AM

Hi Stu - went back to open the hatch the other night and guess what......yep it didn\'t stay open and nearly finished up with a walnut for a skull (only the offside strut). Have contacted company and they are to check and re-gas foc with a possibility of renewal - will keep you in the loop when complete. Cliff

kiwi-mick · April 09, 2010, 09:42:32 PM

well got the struts back and the little man and I fitted them keep checking them thou bit paranoid after what cliff has reported thou sgs did say if they fail within one month they will source replacements and discount the regas off them.
not a bad deal i think

Ian65 · April 09, 2010, 09:44:44 PM

Quote from: kiwi-mick;686060well got the struts back and the little man and I fitted them keep checking them thou bit paranoid after what cliff has reported thou sgs did say if they fail within one month they will source replacements and discount the regas off them.
not a bad deal i think

what was the turnaround time Mick?

kiwi-mick · April 10, 2010, 12:42:57 AM

Quote from: Ian65;686062what was the turnaround time Mick?

sent them thursday last week doubt they arrived till tues and were done and back by thursday, Â£35.27 with one day courier delivery
i\'d say no more than a couple of days at most Ian
and the offer of using the cost of regas against new struts if they fail seems reasonable to me

CHC (RIP) · April 10, 2010, 09:30:56 AM

Morning Ian & Mick, been off-line as my puter is not very well so have occassional use of my wifes. Sent my struts back Tuesday this week and now waiting for their return. Will hopefully finish this tale nxt week. Cliff

syebba · April 10, 2010, 11:13:18 AM

Maybe the strut seals failed.

CHC (RIP) · April 15, 2010, 11:21:59 PM

Hi Stu. computer is sick so I\'m having to borrow the boss\'s. They regassed and were on test throughout last weekend -on Monday still ok! They will leave on test for a few more days so perhaps I might hear tomorrow? Cliff

kiwi-mick · April 17, 2010, 10:22:23 PM

just a little update the struts have had a bit of use each day and even been left up for long periods no problem so far 10 or so days
might get a second set done for spares

CHC (RIP) · April 20, 2010, 01:19:55 PM

Hi guys - struts received today back from SGS. They seem a lot stiffer this time so I am hopeful and will fit this weekend. Cliff

CHC (RIP) · April 22, 2010, 09:06:32 AM

Morning guys - couldn\'t wait till weekend so installed last night. 1st strut fitted and hatch stayed open on it\'s own - a good sign. 2nd fitted and OMG what a difference - as soon as the hatch is unlocked and lifted up 1 - 2" the hatch opens on its\' own (just like a bought one) so hopefully I wont be needing any nedical care in the future. SGS after sales service is good and would recommend them. Cliff

myatt1972 · April 22, 2010, 08:49:30 PM

You may need dental work if it hits you under the chin !