G'day, I went shopping for some new gas struts for my LX hatchback hatch lid and found that no-one seems to stock them anymore. Does anyone know what size and length they are supposed to be. I don't have the originals as I bought the hatch as a shell a few years ago and am slowly finding parts to put it back together.
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LX Hatchback Hatch struts
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, Oct 26 2008 09:01 PM
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Posted 26 October 2008 - 09:25 PM
Just checked my spares for you, 67cm extended and 40cm compressed.
Damned hard to measure them compressed, they push back hard as.
They also work upside down, not sure if it really matters, just the way they are
Damned hard to measure them compressed, they push back hard as.
They also work upside down, not sure if it really matters, just the way they are
Edited by LX2DR, 26 October 2008 - 09:34 PM.
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Posted 26 October 2008 - 09:31 PM
Hey Homer,
Can you give us all the part number after all your hard work
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Cheers
Can you give us all the part number after all your hard work
.Cheers
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 06:32 AM
i got new stuts for mine,ill check and see if theres a number.i rang a guy localy that did strut regasses.and he was able to supply new ones.i still have the old ones,dont know if they are any good but.
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 08:52 AM
Cheers, I'll find something with those measurements and post the part number on the board. (if it fits of course)
Edited by homer, 27 October 2008 - 08:53 AM.
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 10:09 AM
From this thread, I have not tried them myself.
http://www.gmh-toran...showtopic=24501
Monroe Max-Lift ML1214
http://www.monroe.co...s/max-lift.html
http://www.gmh-toran...showtopic=24501
Monroe Max-Lift ML1214
http://www.monroe.co...s/max-lift.html
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Posted 08 November 2008 - 01:00 AM
I fitted the struts to the hatch today.
They worked a treat.
Thanks for the info.
They worked a treat.
Thanks for the info.
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Posted 15 November 2008 - 07:47 AM
I fitted the struts to the hatch today.
They worked a treat.
Thanks for the info.
How much were they?
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Posted 15 November 2008 - 03:42 PM
Cost me $77 (trade price) through repco.
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Posted 08 January 2019 - 03:38 PM
Hi all. Just curious on any updates to what struts are being used (good or bad) and if anyone has had the Monroe ML1214 ones in for a while. The end bracket on one of mine has broken. Cheers Ron
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Posted 08 January 2019 - 06:29 PM
I got some ML1222 (equivalent) which are very similar in length/stroke to the ML1214 but hold more weight, works much better if you have a spoiler. Fit straight in and have been there for just over 5 years now and still good.
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Posted 09 January 2019 - 08:27 AM
Thanks for that. Saw your earlier post about them but I don't have a spoiler so not sure I want to go that firm. Cheers Ron
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 08:26 AM
76lxhatch I should have listened to you. Mine have just collapsed after about 12 months. I think they were the ML 1214 but will check when I get a chance to unhook them. Cheers Ron
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 08:56 AM
Bugger, although I would agree with your original statement that they are a bit firm if you don't have a spoiler. Maybe just need to hunt down some better quality units? I still have a couple of pairs of originals and they would be OK if it wasn't for the extra weight of the spoiler.
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 10:28 AM
I'm going to sus out Stabilus and see if they can repair my original ones as I see they sell replacement fittings. Cheers Ron
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 12:02 PM
Thanks I'll keep that in mind. I have bought something off him before. Cheers Ron
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 03:48 PM
I think I've got the specs for the struts somewhere and could get a batch made up for them if people are struggling to get a cost-effective high quality replacement.
I do this a bit for some of the Jap cars I'm into. Price would be between $100-120 for a pair.
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 06:30 PM
Hi Guy's,
I bought new struts from a guy that works out of his house in Adelaide.
They were specifically for the torana hatch and came with brackets and screws.
He charged me $99.oo
Robert Lane
0458 164 919
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Regards Mando.
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Posted 21 February 2020 - 07:41 AM
Thanks gents. I would be interested in a pair Heath. BTW one more post for you. Cheers Ron
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Yep i have replaced two sets, told by guy who got them for me that they are Ford Laser ones , seem ok
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Posted 21 February 2020 - 12:47 PM
FWIW I just checked the new ones that have failed and they are Monroe ML1214 model. Here is a pic of the markings on the old ones. Not sure if they are original or not. Cheers Ron
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Posted 22 February 2020 - 10:04 PM
Hi guys, For your info, I purchased replacement struts for my hatch about 10 years ago from "Australian Gas Springs" in Melbourne. Were in Noble Park but appear to have moved now. Web site is still active.
They were P/N GSK18-670/100N. Seem to work fine but they have not had many cycles in 10 years - car has been off the road for a lot of time. (I do not have a spoiler attached).
I think I just took the old OE part in and they picked most appropriate alternative. Cheers.
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