For Those of You That Need Replacement Boot Struts

ldubl · Mar 19, 2015

Lol! Thought that was the case but wanted to check as I've had a few near misses! Thanks chaps

marrow · Mar 19, 2015

I've just bought these from SGS - but can't get the metal ball socket to fit even though I've removed the retaining pin.

I have pushed it pretty hard, but does it need a hammer!!

Any thoughts?

Mikeyjp · Mar 19, 2015

the one mine just stays there under pressure, it does not really fit on as such

marrow · Mar 19, 2015

Mikeyjp said:
the one mine just stays there under pressure, it does not really fit on as such

It doesn't fit ? How can you secure the boot if the strut is not physically connected?

Mikeyjp · Mar 19, 2015

well, you know the oem one, when you push it on you can feel it push on to the nipple, with these ones it sits on it, but does not come off with out a good tug

Mikeyjp · Mar 19, 2015

marrow · Mar 19, 2015

thanks for the photo - i cant quite see how far around the nipple it goes... 3/4 of the way around?

did you push with your hand or something stronger?

did you put some grease in the socket?

Mikeyjp · Mar 19, 2015

Yeah it is about 3/4 over, just pushed it on by hand, does not clunk when you push it on

midlandsowner · Mar 19, 2015

just wanted to add my support to this thread, even though I cant actually add anymore to what's already been said, ordered mine over the phone. From order to despatch to fitting all in under 24hours. Easy fit, no problems at all. £36. Top stuff:up: Full recommend. great service guy couldn't believe it when I told him why I buying them.

PeterGinger · Mar 20, 2015

just bought the SGS ones, fitted no probs

Griff 68 · Mar 22, 2015

Thanks to all who found SGS and the recommendations. Trophy 211 now has a boot lid that stays up and don't keep smacking me on the barnet...
highly recommend SGS part number GSC1123 BMW 1 Series bonnet gas strut. next day delivery fitted in quick time no problems.

atl · Mar 23, 2015

MarcR said:
Best sticking with SGS if I was you

Any particular reason?

Just fitted them and they are spot on. They also don't have the horrible aluminium bit that the SGS ones have, far more OEM in appearance and all for £21 delivered! I originally meant Marelli not Hella...damn logo is so similar!

mick200 · Mar 23, 2015

My first post but try these, bought them for my V6, fitted perfectly

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-...io/gsc2549-renault-clio-trophy-tailgate-strut

Mick

Sorry should have read all the posts, they have already been mentioned !

MarcB · Mar 23, 2015

atl said:
Any particular reason?

Just fitted them and they are spot on. They also don't have the horrible aluminium bit that the SGS ones have, far more OEM in appearance and all for £21 delivered! I originally meant Marelli not Hella...damn logo is so similar!

IMO sgs struts are made for the Trophy not a BMW 1 Series.

As you can see from mine that they are perfect and don't come with aluminium part which you have spoke about.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-...io/gsc2549-renault-clio-trophy-tailgate-strut

atl · Mar 23, 2015

They aren't specifically made for anything, they are just the correct length.

Looks like new SGS ones are coming with a metal fixing not a plastic and clip affair - http://www.cliotrophy.co.uk/forum/s...f-You-That-Need-Replacement-Boot-Struts/page5

marrow · Mar 23, 2015

atl said:
They aren't specifically made for anything, they are just the correct length.

Looks like new SGS ones are coming with a metal fixing not a plastic and clip affair - http://www.cliotrophy.co.uk/forum/s...f-You-That-Need-Replacement-Boot-Struts/page5

hi where did you buy them from?

atl · Mar 23, 2015

marrow said:
hi where did you buy them from?

PM'd

Mark · Apr 10, 2015

The time has come to replace mine. Think I'm leaning towards the Marelli ones. Can someone let me know where to order these?

Mark · Apr 26, 2015

I've now fitted these. They are a little longer than the OEM items I removed, but this doesn't cause any issues with the spoiler. In fact the extra clearance is probably a good thing.

Interesting that the OEM Stabilus lift-o-mat items which I removed are also on the Mercedes, although a different length.

Thanks to all for your help.

atl · Apr 26, 2015

I think they seem a little longer as they are new thats all, its a mm or two at the most. Which could easily be lost over the life of the original struts.