Since everyone has been asking how to do this, I decided to do a writeup with pics on what parts you need, and how to do this. It is very easy, and should only take you 20-30 mins at the max, once you have all the needed parts. Click on a pic to make it bigger. I'll start with the bonnet. You will need these parts: 2 x VL wagon tailgate struts 2 x VL wagon tailgate ball joints 2 x VR / VS front guard joints These parts should cost you $30-$40 from a wrecker. When asking for the VR / VS front guard joints, try to get them in the same colour as your guards are to match. Pop your bonnet, and remove the coolant overflow bottle. Then remove the 3rd bolt from the front of both of your guards, and replace them with the VR / VS front guard joints, with the ball joints facing your motor. Now take the 2nd bolt out of both of the bonnet hinges, and replace them with the VL wagon tailgate ball joints. These should be the same thread as the existing bolts, and should screw straight in. Once you have done that, simply push the strut on both ends, put the overflow bottle back, and if you want take the old bonnet stay out and thats it!!! This is how it will look! Now for the boot. You will need these parts 2 x strut ball joints with nuts on the back 1 x small strut All i did was go to Supercheap and buy a small strut for $20, and matching balljoints with nuts on the back. Then I drilled a hole in the middle of the right side boot hinge, and put one of the ball joints there. Then I drilled a hole in the lip on the edge of the right suspension mount and put the other ball joint in there. Then it's simply a matter of putting the strut on both ball joints like this! This should hold your boot up with a spoiler now! If you have any questions, PM me, or e-mail me [email removed] Good Luck! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

really good write up mate. well done! the other option for the bonnet struts is to use the vl ball joints x2, and just use a nut on each to screw them into the gaurds!

Quote: Originally Posted by vlt-dreamer really good write up mate. well done! the other option for the bonnet struts is to use the vl ball joints x2, and just use a nut on each to screw them into the gaurds! nah then u rip holes in ur guards. just a word of warning ive seen it done!

Quote: Originally Posted by turboryan nah then u rip holes in ur guards. just a word of warning ive seen it done! If u use proper washers, i can't see how unless murphy's law is against u being able to rip that through your guard!

I think that the VR / VS bonnet ball joints look better anyway.... My 2c Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Mate is wrecking a VN wagon so I suppose I can't use any of the struts or ball joints from that?

Dunno... I haven't tried those ones... so not sure mate! Sorry!

thanks for the info mate now l can do mine

I did the mod about 3 years ago for the bonnet and its great. Just watch the gaps and alignment of the bonnet as the struts tend to warp it at times. Definately a 2 man job as you need someone to hold the bonnet up while your working on it. Gotta find another strut for the boot.... the ****ing thing has fallen on my head or back that meany times it aint funny. Always happens when your adjusting an amp or something then *crack* you get the boot latch hitting your spine smack in the middle on the bone.

why didnt you put the boot strut under the shelf like they do on the vr/vs coms? would have been much nicer and no be able to see the strut as much. ill see if i put my spoiler on and see if i do it

i am gonna attempt this vith VR/VS ball mounts and VN/VP struts on the bonnet. I'll let you guys know how I go!

Quote: Originally Posted by STCKVL i am gonna attempt this vith VR/VS ball mounts and VN/VP struts on the bonnet. I'll let you guys know how I go! The VS Struts are slightly shorter, and you will find that you need to drill a hole in the guard between guard bolt 3 and 4. It works ok if you put it place of guard bolt 3, but the bonnet doesn't open fully. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

ey just wonderin where ud get the VR/VS front guard joints from?

Quote: Originally Posted by tha don ey just wonderin where ud get the VR/VS front guard joints from? I just got mine from the local holden wreckers Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yeah thanks. but i was wonderin where abouts on the car is it...sorry im a bit new at this cheers

On the front guards, under the bonnet where the struts connect to...

so simple... . thanks bro Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

kool! always wanted to do this, nice write up mate

No probs Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

just did mine looks trick and worx well to