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Old 10-07-2010, 12:26 PM   #1
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Question Gas hatch struts on my LR Focus
Hey all,

Hoping someone might be able to give me some advice. The gas hatch struts on my LR Focus have failed again, they have already been replaced when it was under warranty. They are $250 odd a side! ouch! so not keen on getting them through the dealer.

Anyone got any idea where I can get some aftermarket ones? Anyone else had the same issues?
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Old 10-07-2010, 01:15 PM   #2
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Ebay mate

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-FOCUS-TA...#ht_2017wt_913

49 bucks
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Old 10-07-2010, 01:19 PM   #3
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Old 10-07-2010, 02:59 PM   #4
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10 out of 10 for research for that comprehensive list csv8!

BTW 7 years and 90k later I'm still on my original struts.
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Fast Eddie no problems,,thats what FF's is for, to help one another out..
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Old 11-07-2010, 07:48 PM   #6
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Thanks heaps guys, ended up ordering them via ebay!
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Old 12-07-2010, 07:12 AM   #7
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Just be careful of the eBay ones. I got a pair and the are too powerful. Open the hatch and the door just flies up, and can damage the door and rip the struts out if you're not careful. I ended up getting a pair of genuine ones from the wreckers
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And not to mention if you're a "lightweight" and forget to let go of the handle!
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Old 16-07-2010, 08:21 PM   #9
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arrived today and fitted them in 5 mins flat, look exactly the same as the factory ones and work just as well!

Win $58 a pair delivered from thegasstrutguys on ebay! Recommend them!

Thanks again for the advice guys!
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And not to mention if you're a "lightweight" and forget to let go of the handle!
Gone for a quick ride eh Eddie? hehehe

Glad to be of help with the ebay link mate.
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