boot won't stay up

[Redy]

hey guys

my boot won't stay up on my vk commo, just wondering what do i have to buy to fix it? boot struts or something?

any info appreciated


cheers.

[spauldj308]

Don't the VK's run a spring like the later models, under the parcel shelf? Something might be loose or broken under there if so.

[SL/ENUT]

Nearly right champ. They have long rods which act like a spring. A prick of a thing.

[spauldj308]

Thought so, it's probably fatigued over time and snapped, or a bracket holding it has.

[Redy]

so i either replace it, which sounds like a pain, or i can upgrade to a better system?

[Jonno]

I snapped one of my pins.
I got some more I'm gonna pop in tomorrow.
It's annoying but with effort u can get em.
Why not try some gas struts ?

[vkberlina]

When HDT fitted rear spoilers esp the Group a rears they used to use springs like a small tramoline spring fitted to the hinge and back to the body they looked really bodgy but mine still work great, gas struts can be used but the ones I have seen tend to make the boot sit slightly funny when closed due to the pressure on the hinge

Scott

[Jonno]

i just fitted my gas strut to my boot today cos the old pole thing snapped when i got ran up from the ass.
10 minute job.. cos u about 10,20 bucks