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Apr 24th, 2024, 16:12 | #1 |
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Gas Strut on 544 Boot lid
Was wondering if any of the PV544 owners out there have successfully fitted a gas strut (s) to assist with opening and holding their 544 boot lid. To me this is a sensible modification as the original latching mechanism is awful! I would be most grateful to anyone who could supply me with dimensions, brackets and gas strut pressure required to complete this update. Thank you.
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Apr 25th, 2024, 00:57 | #2 |
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Yes, I have thought of this, the latch is indeed awful. Given that the p/V boot lid is nowhere near as heavy as a 140 or 240 tailgate, an the opening arc is smaller, we would only need one (instead of the 2 on aforementioned), off something smaller. Various moderns have them, why not nip down to your local scrappers, say what you are doing, Ann they may point you to something suitable that you can experiment with? I haven’t heard of anyone else doing this, so you may be the first. When I bought mine, the previous owner had provided a stick to hold up lid. . .
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Apr 25th, 2024, 12:12 | #3 |
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I need to "get on my knees" to put anything in the boot. My goal is to put the hinges on the bottom, shave the handle and have a clamshell opening.
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