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I've done some pretty comprehensive searches and cannot seem to find anything on the forum about people having replaced the stupid/archaic support rod with some useful gas-assisted bonnet struts. Anyone out there done it? Recommendations before I start testing out random struts from supercheap?
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2011 Pajero NW GL 3.2 Auto
Bullbar, spotlights, twin wheel carrier, snorkel, spv, uhf, 3" lift, cargo barrier, bushskinz, 285/70/17 M/T, 2.5m awning, Waeco CFX40, DIY rear storage, drawers, fridge slide & dog floor, Intervolt EBI Pro, 105ah + 65ah batteries, 65L Abber tank & 12v pump. -
Hi Underdog. A couple of threads on people doing it in NM/NP models. Shouldn't be too different.
A great tip I got ages ago on here is to use google to search for threads not the forum search. In case you don't know this is how to search via google for keywords on a specific site:
gas strut bonnet site:www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum
Cheers,
James07 NS DiD GLX Manual, Alloy Bullbar, 2" lift, Bilstein shocks, King Springs, Kumho MT51, Oricom UHF088, Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, Airtec Snorkel, Bushskinz Intercooler Guard, Boo's Sump and Tansmission Bash Plates -
The bonnet is so light I wouldn't bother2015 NX, ARB Bullbar, Bilstein / Lovells HD Front and Kings SP Rear, Polyairs, 17" NP Exceed wheels, D697 LT265/65/17, STEDI Cree 24" 120Watt light bar, Tracklander 2100 Roof Cage, Bushskinz side steps and bash plates, 200AH of Batts under rear floor via Redarc 40 Amp, cargo barrier with custom rear shelf up high, TC mod, EGR mod, catch can, iPhone4 with OBD app, USB ports in all 3 rows, custom storage in rear passenger guard.Comment
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I would, that old rod set up is a pain in the arse and cheap and nasty. Was just looking under the bonnet on the weekend and checking what length and strength struts we had lying around at work.Comment
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Thats my thoughts, not that it means my opinion is "right".Originally posted by pauld View Post
When did they start using aluminium bonnets?
PeterPCOV Member 1107.
Daily driver NX GLX
Semi retired NL GLS 3.5 (no airbags) in almost prestine condition to replace NJ.
Virtually fully retired NJ 2.8TD
Previously - NB LWB, NA SWB.Comment
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Aluminium bonnets from NS to NX models, so all Gen 4.
DaveNX Pampas Cat GLS MY16
Member 1228 Pajero ClubComment
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Just change my old bonnet stay to gas struts and easy job to do, perfect result and works heaps better.Attached FilesComment
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Looks mint, do you have a PN# or link to the kit?Comment
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