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Gas Struts for GT Hatch
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May 23, 2016 06:59 PM
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In reply to # 3270320 by sasprague
Is anyone aware if anyone makes gas struts for the hatch on a GT? Just wondering, seems like a good idea but not sure how it could be done. Maybe someone smarter then me has figured it out.
Please send me an e-mail or private message with your e-mail address and I can send you information.
Yes, I indeed have a strut kit for the plywood/composite GT hatch interior decklid (boot cover).
1952 MGTD - 1969 MGC - 1972 MGB - 1974&1/2 MGB/GT V8 conversion - 1978 MGB
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Pieces of Eight! has provided gas-charged bonnet & bootlid strut kits for the MGB/MGC and hatch kits for the MGB/GT-MGC/GT since 1996. We have recently added MG Midget bonnet and bootlid kits to inventory. Contact Rick at: mowog1@aol.com
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Stewart,
Both Moss and VB sell gas strut sets for the rear hatch, hood and trunk for the MGBs. These also include the mounting hardware. The only issue I have with the struts both vendors sell is that the struts seem to loose pressure when they get cold and won't hold the hatch open. I have not experienced this with the hood struts, just the hatch ones.
An additional source it the manufacturer Strabilus. They have several struts of acceptable length (approx. 23"
with both slightly greater pressure and they don't seem to loose their pressure. They have two struts of this length that can handle the weight of the hatch;
#094641 is 23" long and under 56.2 lbs of pressure and #083895 also 23" long under 44.9 lbs of pressure. I use the first one on my 73 BGT because when I hit the latch button, the hatch slowly and completely opens. Have not tried the other one as yet, but since the hatch with glass weights about 30 lbs or so I'm sure it to would do the job.
As for the spare tire hatch, I used an old hood strut I had and attached it on one side, it's so nice to open that hatch and not having to hold it open.Both the hood and spare hatch struts are 2yrs old and have never had issues with them.
Both Moss and VB sell gas strut sets for the rear hatch, hood and trunk for the MGBs. These also include the mounting hardware. The only issue I have with the struts both vendors sell is that the struts seem to loose pressure when they get cold and won't hold the hatch open. I have not experienced this with the hood struts, just the hatch ones.
An additional source it the manufacturer Strabilus. They have several struts of acceptable length (approx. 23"
with both slightly greater pressure and they don't seem to loose their pressure. They have two struts of this length that can handle the weight of the hatch;
#094641 is 23" long and under 56.2 lbs of pressure and #083895 also 23" long under 44.9 lbs of pressure. I use the first one on my 73 BGT because when I hit the latch button, the hatch slowly and completely opens. Have not tried the other one as yet, but since the hatch with glass weights about 30 lbs or so I'm sure it to would do the job.
As for the spare tire hatch, I used an old hood strut I had and attached it on one side, it's so nice to open that hatch and not having to hold it open.Both the hood and spare hatch struts are 2yrs old and have never had issues with them.
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May 24, 2016 06:40 AM
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In reply to # 3270809 by john73bgt
Both Moss and VB sell gas strut sets for the rear hatch, hood and trunk for the MGBs. These also include the mounting hardware. The only issue I have with the struts both vendors sell is that the struts seem to loose pressure when they get cold and won't hold the hatch open. I have not experienced this with the hood struts, just the hatch ones.
Both Moss and VB sell gas strut sets for the rear hatch, hood and trunk for the MGBs. These also include the mounting hardware. The only issue I have with the struts both vendors sell is that the struts seem to loose pressure when they get cold and won't hold the hatch open. I have not experienced this with the hood struts, just the hatch ones.
I use a different strut manufacturer than those offered by Moss, Vicky Brit, Clark & Clark, et al. I've not run into this problem.
My kits were the first on the market.
...thanks for supporting the "little guy".
1952 MGTD - 1969 MGC - 1972 MGB - 1974&1/2 MGB/GT V8 conversion - 1978 MGB
mowog1@aol.com
Member Services:
Pieces of Eight! has provided gas-charged bonnet & bootlid strut kits for the MGB/MGC and hatch kits for the MGB/GT-MGC/GT since 1996. We have recently added MG Midget bonnet and bootlid kits to inventory. Contact Rick at: mowog1@aol.com
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Oct 8, 2016 06:50 PM
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