[the inspector]

Have just fitted these bonnet gas struts as the bonnet is quite heavy and I like them on the Freelander 2 I had before

Link below

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BONNET-HOOD-GAS-SHOCK-STRUT-LIFT-SUPPORT-for-vw-T-ROC-2017-2018/32914493035.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.76f44179iadVGs&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10065_10130_10068_318_10547_5727315_10548_10696_10192_10190_10084_10083_10618_452_10307_10820_532_10821_10301_10303_5727215_204_10059_10884_10887_100031_10103,searchweb201603_60,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=a4980b83-2c75-495c-9433-fac84e0c17e6-0&algo_pvid=a4980b83-2c75-495c-9433-fac84e0c17e6&priceBeautifyAB=0

 

[Negativepitch]

I had them on the Tiguan as well.
But then again the only time you would see under there is when the AA man turns up

 

[Dolphinfriendly1012]

I had seen some on eBay but think they were 30 quid with free deliver, not sure what delivery charges are on the ones posted.
Shame can't get this in rhd version
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32902118529.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32902118529&productSubject=Car-dashboard-Avoid-Light-Pad-Instrument-Platform-Desk-Cover-Mat-Carpets-Trim-LHD-For-Volkswagen-VW&pvid=ac9a54c2-7934-4474-adf2-77baa3874742&_t=gps-idlatformRecommendH5,scm-url:1007.18499.102167.0,pvid:ac9a54c2-7934-4474-adf2-77baa3874742&aff_platform=msite&gps-id=platformRecommendH5&scm=1007.18499.102167.0&scm-url=1007.18499.102167.0&scm_id=1007.18499.102167.0&spm=a2g0n.detail-amp.moretolove.32902118529&aff_trace_key=2f623790b2d545ada4d88bf1043287a7-1538667263705-04875-VnYZvQVf&aff_short_key=VnYZvQVf&aff_platform=msite

 

[Negativepitch]

I had seen some on eBay but think they were 30 quid with free deliver, not sure what delivery charges are on the ones posted.
Shame can't get this in rhd version
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32902118529.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32902118529&productSubject=Car-dashboard-Avoid-Light-Pad-Instrument-Platform-Desk-Cover-Mat-Carpets-Trim-LHD-For-Volkswagen-VW&pvid=ac9a54c2-7934-4474-adf2-77baa3874742&_t=gps-idlatformRecommendH5,scm-url:1007.18499.102167.0,pvid:ac9a54c2-7934-4474-adf2-77baa3874742&aff_platform=msite&gps-id=platformRecommendH5&scm=1007.18499.102167.0&scm-url=1007.18499.102167.0&scm_id=1007.18499.102167.0&spm=a2g0n.detail-amp.moretolove.32902118529&aff_trace_key=2f623790b2d545ada4d88bf1043287a7-1538667263705-04875-VnYZvQVf&aff_short_key=VnYZvQVf&aff_platform=msite

Going off subject for a mo.
Are those the various pads (cup holders etc) you have.

 

[Guest]

Has Anyone else fitted these babies

 

[Guest]

I wouldn't want to crack the paint on the bolts to just fit these to the hinges!

 

[Guest]

I had them on the Tiguan as well.
But then again the only time you would see under there is when the AA man turns up

Don't you fill the water up for the windscreen wash?

 

[Steve]

I had them on the Tiguan as well.
But then again the only time you would see under there is when the AA man turns up

Is that because you never check your water and oil levels :lol:

 

[T28B]

Has Anyone else fitted these babies

Just this morning and I'm very pleased with the result. Now I can strut my stuff all over the place.

 

[twist]

Has Anyone else fitted these babies

Just this morning and I'm very pleased with the result. Now I can strut my stuff all over the place.

Gas Struts.JPG

My concern with aftermarket ones is with insurance liability and accident safety. In the event of a collision involving injury or death to a bowling pin - or "pedestrian" as some of you refer to them as - would they say that the pedestrian's safety was compromised by a modification to an area that is designed to crumple in a way that is less likely to injure them? I don't know. Seems a reasonable way for an insurance company to put third-party liability on the driver.

 

[Impala]

Just this morning and I'm very pleased with the result. Now I can strut my stuff all over the place.

The angle of those looks very shallow in comparison to struts I've had on previous cars.

 

[AlistairP]

I think it makes a good vehicle better, there are H&S concerns of course, nothing that a good RA wont fix though

 

[T28B]

The angle of those looks very shallow in comparison to struts I've had on previous cars.

The tailgate struts seem perfectly adequate set at a similar angle.

 

[T28B]

I think it makes a good vehicle better, there are H&S concerns of course, nothing that a good RA wont fix though

I'm loving that battery cover, I've just ordered one from AliExpress.

 

[Impala]

The angle of those looks very shallow in comparison to struts I've had on previous cars.

The tailgate struts seem perfectly adequate set at a similar angle.

Tailgate.JPG

There is a subtle difference - the point where the strut is fixed to the bonnet is close to the hinge, while the boot lid is the opposite. Supporting the weight is far better done with the boot struts as they have a much longer 'lever'.