Question 1

Buying & Fitting Guide

Accepted Answer

Boot struts are an essential component for luggage compartments. They are necessary to fix the luggage compartment lid in the ‘up’ position to allow access without the need to manually hold the lid up. Some important information for selecting the correct boot struts for your vehicle is the length, ejecting force(N), vehicle type (hatchback, saloon, coupe), fitment position, piston diameter and date limitation of the unit. As car manufacturers regularly update the shape of their models; some boot struts will only fit particular models of certain years.

Question 2

Helpful Tips

Accepted Answer

Trunk lid gas struts often fail due to too aggressive operating conditions of the vehicle. In particular, low temperature of the environment contributes to reducing the pressure inside the cylinder. As a result, the efficiency of the component may be greatly reduced. Some tell-tale signs that your struts may be in need of replacement are; traces of oil on the surface of the strut, deformation of its cylinder or the rod and loosened fasteners. When replacing boot struts, it is necessary to bleed the new struts and to always install in pairs to avoid inconsistency in performance. Another tip when removing old struts and replacing new ones is to use a set of vice grips to secure the strut in the extended position to avoid the boot lid from falling to an abrupt close.

Question 3

Tuff Support Boot Struts Gas Springs

Accepted Answer

Tuff Support range of gas springs and lift supports was originally developed in 1995 with the purpose of providing the aftermarket with a full range of gas springs applications in the country markets where they have been serving. Their ISO9001 and TS16949 certified manufacturing facility was established in 2005 with the vision and goal of becoming a leader in the aftermarket gas spring market, and also work with the OEM market in the area of product development, co-design, and provide gas spring solutions as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier.

Question 4

Replace Struts in Pairs

Accepted Answer

Always replace the struts in pairs if there are 2 struts fitted, a good strut can become weakened prematurely if only 1 strut is replaced.

Tuff Support Tailgate - Boot Gas Strut - Single - 612342

€9.50

Item code: 283446

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Tuff Support Boot Struts Gas Springs

Buying & Fitting Guide

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Tuff Support Boot Struts Gas Springs

Replace Struts in Pairs

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