Does anyone know where to get new Hatch gas struts or do you need to get someone to recondition them?
Mine have lost their lift and it will look a little ugly with a broom handle holding the hatch up!
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Posted 19 February 2012 - 11:04 AM
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Posted 19 February 2012 - 12:59 PM
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 19 February 2012 - 01:35 PM
Those interchange to a number you can find here...can get them at rock auto for under $15 each in other brands. I might order a couple and see how they go..mine are a little weak actually as well. (not too bad, just when it's real cold out)
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 05:36 PM
Thank for the info guys.
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 02:05 AM
Mine should be here in a couple days, and I'll holler how they work out for those interested..
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Posted 23 February 2012 - 06:34 PM
i used thesse guys
http://www.strutrega...t_locations.php
i brought new ones from the penrith guy.he was great to deal with.
http://www.strutrega...t_locations.php
i brought new ones from the penrith guy.he was great to deal with.
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 09:03 AM
How much were the new ones there? (just curious to compare against the ones here...assuming they work properly)
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 04:59 AM
Well, the first ones I got were not the go....too weak to hold the hatch up. I found some other ones though with a higher weight rating and were the perfect length, and work perfectly.
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 07:17 AM
i cant remember how much they were.i dont think they were expensive.and they hold my hatch up great.
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 10:53 AM
i got 2 sets of evilbay, i set was for the canopy on my HiLux and the other set were for the wifes old man AU falcoon boot. mine were about $20 and his were $about $15ish from memory. shit thats bad as i only got them about a month ago 
oh forgot to mention they work great too 
oh forgot to mention they work great too
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Posted 27 February 2012 - 10:57 AM
Looks like the price on them is the same all over, lol....that's cool !
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View GaragePosted 22 November 2013 - 08:29 AM
Just bought a pair of ML1222 (very similar dimensions to ML1214 but more force), they fit straight on and look the same as the originals other than the clips. Best part is that even with the spoiler they start to lift the hatch once its half open! If you don't have a spoiler probably better off sticking with the ML1214 but otherwise these are magic.
edit: oh and for suppliers who don't understand part numbers, the application is Laser KC, KE hatch (for both the above)
edit: oh and for suppliers who don't understand part numbers, the application is Laser KC, KE hatch (for both the above)
Edited by 76lxhatch, 22 November 2013 - 08:31 AM.
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Posted 19 June 2014 - 07:11 PM
Need some help with my hatch gas struts guys, The same size and style gas struts have been fitted but they will not the weight of the hatch.
Is there a bigger size that can be fitted? doe anyone know where to buy bigger ones. it has a rear spoiler also.
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Posted 19 June 2014 - 07:42 PM
As per my post above, Monroe ML1222 (or equivalent other brand) are a straight fit with no issues, and offer significantly more force. My hatch will lift itself up from just past horizontal, with the spoiler. I had a couple of sets of originals, the best pair would sometimes hold it when fully up on a hot day but mostly useless.
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Posted 19 June 2014 - 07:56 PM
Thanks for that 76lxhatch I must of had a blokes look and missed it.
Cheers.
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Posted 20 June 2014 - 08:58 AM
Do you have more pics of your car? I like that cage setup, and it looks like you hav individual seats in the rear?
Need some help with my hatch gas struts guys, The same size and style gas struts have been fitted but they will not the weight of the hatch.
Is there a bigger size that can be fitted? doe anyone know where to buy bigger ones. it has a rear spoiler also.
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Posted 20 June 2014 - 12:27 PM
Do you have more pics of your car? I like that cage setup, and it looks like you hav individual seats in the rear?
Yep individual seats with a console running from the under the dash to the back,
Pic's on my build page below
http://www.gmh-toran...e-4#entry775313
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Posted 21 June 2014 - 08:05 AM
You should be able to take your strut and have the pressure uped. Where I bought mine from have them sitting there empty, then gas them for you while you wait. They can defiantly change the pressure.
Only problem is my guy is in Melbourne, but they do exist. Look up "strut re gas" on google and make some calls.
Hope that helps
Only problem is my guy is in Melbourne, but they do exist. Look up "strut re gas" on google and make some calls.
Hope that helps
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Posted 31 May 2019 - 05:55 PM
I have just fitted new Monroe ML 1222 struts to a friends hatch. They work very well and keep the hatch with spoiler up no problems.
They are so stiff I needed a helper to hold the hatch up at full extension to get them in!
They replaced a pair of tired Toyota Tokico WK2 struts.
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Only snag was that the Tokico ones have captive pivot balls. Fortunately they are the correct size to work with the new Monroe ones. Just sectioned their holder to get them out.
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The cheapest I could find the ML 1222 was $82 for a pair.
They are so stiff I needed a helper to hold the hatch up at full extension to get them in!
They replaced a pair of tired Toyota Tokico WK2 struts.
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0 downloadsOnly snag was that the Tokico ones have captive pivot balls. Fortunately they are the correct size to work with the new Monroe ones. Just sectioned their holder to get them out.
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1 downloadsThe cheapest I could find the ML 1222 was $82 for a pair.
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