taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 This winter found my boot lid won't stay open, but when its warm the struts are able to support it. I tried aftermarket struts apparently for my model, but they had different fittings. Refitted my original struts and now the boot wont shut properly, the leading edge (with the roof) sits slightly proud and the boots 'pops' open when released, as if its under force when shut. Buggered struts does anyone think? and any ideas on costings for new OEM or aftermarket struts? Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Do you have a spiler fitted? There is a counterweight underneath the plastic trim of the boot to help it close. When you fit a spoiler, sometimes this extra weight is too much. As for the current problem you are having....have you fitted them correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Had the same problem as you over the winter, but they're behaving better now. Put pennies under the boot springs for added "pop" and just ordered the boot trim removal tool, to take out the counterweight. Not a perfect solution, but better than spending hundreds on new struts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 well me and the local garage worked on the struts, they seem to have been refitted to original position, as there's the fixed bolts and pintle on the boot lid, now i can't see why something is forcing the front edge up, guess i'll have to take them off again and see if it bulges up without the struts...! costing me a fortune this month, new clutch, road tax, new head unit ( my fault ) amd just found the fuel neck pipe is bent, which explains the cut off nuisance at the fuel pump! sheesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFM Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 This winter found my boot lid won't stay open, but when its warm the struts are able to support it. I tried aftermarket struts apparently for my model, but they had different fittings. Refitted my original struts and now the boot wont shut properly, the leading edge (with the roof) sits slightly proud and the boots 'pops' open when released, as if its under force when shut. Buggered struts does anyone think? and any ideas on costings for new OEM or aftermarket struts? Cheers all You can try the pennies trick in the springs but it is a short time fix. The struts are not a big price. I had to replace mine and they work fine even when it is nippy. If you have a spoiler then tell them and they will boost http://www.sgs-engineering.com/nl1749-n ... boot-strut Hope this helps. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hmmm, that's suspiciously cheap compared to the OEM struts. Anyone had these for a few years? Do they pass the test of time (unlike official nissan ones!). Also, am I right in thinking you need to snap the ball joint off the old struts in the process? Doesn't look like these come with replacements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFM Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Check out the pdf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Those are the guys i got my aftermarket struts from, the fittings are different from OEM so couldnt attach them. I emailed them in case the later 350z had different fittings. The one they sent me had a bolt-to-bodywork fitting, whereas the OEM has a bracket which two bolts attach to the bodywork. There was noway to modify the aftermarket strut without cutting up, fabricating etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 The link you sent show's the right strut, but as i mentioned, the one i got was different, hope it was just a mistake in packing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I think I may have the answer to your woes ... Have a look at this thread: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=40126 I knew I'd read something very similar a looong time ago ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 crikey, is that that simple? thanks for the thread, i'll have a closer look in the morning, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Warnes Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I got some new ones from sgs, i did need to cut the old ones to remove the metal bracket, then simply clipped the new ones on to the old bracket: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 yup, thats it, both brackets wrong way around ....doh ! brilliant for the link and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 looks a bit drastic to fit something that should be OEM replacement! but the item you have in the pic is different from mine, there's a screwthread bolt in place of that ball joint on mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 yup, thats it, both brackets wrong way around ....doh ! brilliant for the link and advice No problem ... Glad I could help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 OK so I I've maanged to remove the boot counterweight. Finally. After an hour of wrestling with the trim and breaking one of the plastic clips in the tussle. Not much fun I can tell you and possibly more hassle that it's worth. Think before doing this. It isn't easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I can't get my oem ones off, undone the bracket but can't get the ball joint off and can't see a pin either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyitch Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have just replaced mine with the replacement ones from SGS. They came with all the fittings including new brackets just needed to remove the old struts which are attached to the existing fittings. Undo all the bolts to completely remove. I could not see any way to remove the old brackets from the struts without cutting but there was no need due to all the brackets being included in the new kit. Now I have a boot that stays up and no headache but I was surprised at how heavy the weight in the boot lid is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyjason Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 mine didnt come with brackets, i can only assume they sent the wrong ones, wish they'd answer e-mails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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