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Halfords Dog-Taxi

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09 Sep 2015 04:38 #151573 by Halford
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The main clunk has gone :woohoo:

Can hear some new ones now :blink:

:laugh:

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09 Sep 2015 06:11 #151576 by Daniel30
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:pinch: typical!! :)

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23 Sep 2015 13:53 #152422 by Halford
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tried out the new jack



and did some wire brushing and covered everything with rust convertor - 3 hours later, one arch done :blink:



the area behing the headlight was nearly perforated, a screwdriver would easily go through it, brushed it carefully and smothered it.

anyone with a jim more than 6 years old needs to protect this area before it's gone :unsure:
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23 Sep 2015 17:43 #152442 by jim
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I noticed mine today as well, i looked up above each front wheel liner and just saw crust. Think the bumper may have to come off to do a proper job.

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25 Sep 2015 16:31 - 25 Sep 2015 16:32 #152534 by Halford
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got a new rear door strut from SGS - £25 next day delivery

there is no way to separate the ball and socket on the original one



without resorting to extreme measures



job done, it simply pops onto the replacement strut



I had to destroy the door fitment inorder to get it off, and used a M8 coach bolt and nuts to refit



job done



happy days ;)
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25 Sep 2015 17:51 #152538 by Daniel30
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Lovely job thanks for sharing ;)

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02 Oct 2015 15:25 #152874 by Halford
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SGS strut update .... not happy, IMO these are not fit for purpose



unlike the OEM struts which have metal sockets to fit the bumper "screw in ball", these replacement parts are only made of plastic - which combined with the fact that the strut is more powerful than the OEM one, flings the door open with considerable force, but it cannot take the strain.

currently talking to th supplier will advise when resolved.
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02 Oct 2015 15:37 #152875 by gaz3359
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Bit crap that hal, can you not get a good 2nd hand original one off one of the lads on here

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04 Oct 2015 14:41 #152981 by Halford
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made some temp hinge straps to stop the door opening too far and damaging the hinges/door skin/bumper

using a shoulder strap form an old bag :lol:





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05 Oct 2015 09:28 - 05 Oct 2015 09:35 #153005 by jim
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Halford, my peugeot 205 cti boot strut went which was a common failure. Peugeot wanted £88 for a new one.

I found a company that make struts and got one for £24

I think they were called Stabillius.

I know they make all different sizes because I was sat on a piece of gym equipment and noticed the struts on that were stabilus.
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05 Oct 2015 09:33 #153006 by jim
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www.stabilus.com/company/

I searched for suzuki on their site but no jmny came up only alto vitaras etc. But you could send measurements of your tailgate strut and see what they have.

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05 Oct 2015 12:36 #153018 by Halford
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thanks James will check them out

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