Boot and bonnet strut ends

[Sean d]

Guys, I seem to remember someone on here sourced the screw on ends for the above, I believe they where alloy, could someone send me in the right direction please.

 

[Dino D]

I think it was @Nodzed

 

[Nodzed]

I'll try to find the link Sean

 

[Mint]

I think it was @Nodzed

Actually I think he got the info from me:
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boot-tailgate/bmw/z3

 

[Nodzed]

@Sean d
Here it is mate, they do standard, SS and chrome, but get your measurements right

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gsc...rJQqoui_F2nBvxFD2i1W_hNGJ-qCXPNBoC_RwQAvD_BwE

 

[Nodzed]

Actually I think he got the info from me:
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boot-tailgate/bmw/z3

True that, sorry not trying to steal your thunder old boy

 

[Mint]

...but get your measurements right...

I think they were 10mm IIRC Niall

 

[Mint]

True that, sorry not trying to steal your thunder old boy

No problem old bean

 

[Nodzed]

I think they were 10mm IIRC Niall

Your memory far exceeds mine Dave and I wouldn't doubt you

 

[Mint]

Your memory far exceeds mine Dave and I wouldn't doubt you

I wouldn't say that Niall and you're younger too

 

[Sean d]

Thanks guys but they appear to sell the full struts, I can't seem to find just the ends

 

[Nodzed]

Thanks guys but they appear to sell the full struts, I can't seem to find just the ends

They do mate I got just the ends think Dave did too

 

[Mint]

They do mate I got just the ends think Dave did too

I did buy complete struts to start with but they were fitted with plastic end cups. They didn't last long and they replaced them with SS ones. Give them a call they may sell just the end cups.

 

[Nodzed]

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings

here you go

 

[Mint]

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings

here you go

Good man​

 

[t-tony]

The benefits of a younger brain ................................

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

Thanks again guys

 

[Mint]

The benefits of a younger brain ................................
Tony.

mmm not sure that works Tony

 

[Jjim]

Got to replace the boot struts on my silver Zed in the future. If your able to confirm that the part is - 10mm docket to fit M8, would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mint]

Got to replace the boot struts on my silver Zed in the future. If your able to confirm that the part is - 10mm socket to fit M8, would be greatly appreciated.

If it's any help the strut number I ordered was GSC1176.