Quote: Originally Posted by RB30-POWER To slide the clips in, lower the bonnet a little so it will slide in. As in push the bonnet down a bit so it isn't open as high and the pins should pop straight in. Up to you as to how you want to mount them. I have the skinny, steel end towards the top of the bonnet, looks better i reckon, alot of people have the black gas cartridge end at the top. I think all late model commodores have the gas cartridge at the top in their factory setup, but i like it reversed. Tried that, they went in, but when i lifted it again they popped back out, ideas?

Hmm..... They aren't worn excessively? I know on mine, because i picked them up secondhand, while they both had GM part no's the plastic part that clips onto the balls are different, one side has a push in pin, while the other has a metal clip that clips on. Not that any of that is probally relevant, im just stating i think there are two types of fasteners for the struts. The push in pin on mine, was real tight (well fairly), bit of a ****. How tight is it to push in? With regards to the mouting as mentioned on the previous page, its interesting about the oil idea, running to lube the seal, never thought of it thay way. Because even thought its under pressure the oil may run to the bottom, like a shock would. If you open the bonnet and exercise the struts every now and again, im sure it would push the oil through the valving and stuff in the strut and lube it anyway. If you think about it a shock absorber has the seal at the top and it similar principle. Still food for thought though...

There brand new! Im over it

Don't know jet, your the first to complain. I can take photos if that somehow helps? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

lol..

Put them on my Calais tonight... got the whole lot from a VH wagon for FREE!!!! 4 ball joins, a few washers, nuts from strut towers tops and 2 boot struts Bonnet doesnt sit the flattest, but it never really has coz its not the original dont complain about my engine bay... im in the process of cleaning it up I might turn them the other way, coz thats how they are in wagons... Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yeah i finally did mine the other day, but the bonnet doesnt stay up when its cold so i'll have to get another pair next time im at the wreckers. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

u know if they would work with an r31 bonnet setup?, or is it different, i reckon it would be a pretty sweet setup on my car

Quote: Originally Posted by BLK-747 can you just use 2 other ball bolts on the guard instead of the bracket? yep just use a big washer aswell i put vn-vs bonnet struts on mine it sits down a tad than a bonnet rod will but u can drill a new hole about an inch and a half back if it bothers u Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I just tried some different set-ups with the struts i got from a wreckers, and the bonnet always falls back down, are the struts too worn? HELP please

Quote: Originally Posted by VLT_RB30 Yes, still have her. This set is for the VK. Did they fit in the VK ok.. might do this myself if it works ok in yours.

nevermind. i went beack and the wrecker replaced em for me. works a treat. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

got these bonnet struts for 20 bux at the wreckers.. got out of a vk or vh wagon.. i gotta move them up a bit coz the bonnet sits low but its alot better than that ****ty steel rod Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

sav that looks sick

HEY can any1 tell me what is the best struts for a VC commo bonnet , and what to get them off, exactly what is needed??? struts, brackets etc????? Another Question, the boot on my VC has a HSV spoiler, looks sick but i have to prop the bloody boot open with a piece ov pvc pipe!!! , is very shoddy! i also would like to mount a gas lift strut, or struts so that it supports the weight,but doesnt spring open like a bloody bat outa hell. Any ideas of what i need and what i can scrounge the parts from???? or buy?? HELP! ANY IDEAS.. PLEASE EMAIL ME.. at {lr*demp*[email removed]} (do not include *marks!!) thanks, any help would be muchly appreciated! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

these struts should work for all vb-vl commodores so a vc should be the same as a vl setup

just did mine, and i used all VL ball headed nuts, i didnt have to use the vs/vr nuts, looks much classier, but i think its making my bonnet aligment go a bit wierd.

this has destroyed my bonnet aligment, WTF??? i need 2 people to open my bonnet now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol!!