ntc Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Anyone done this? I am going to try Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, ntc said: Anyone done this? I am going to try Good idea but would it distort the bonnet when closing after time? The mountings would obviously have to be on a stiffened part of the bonnet. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Any use ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR6-Bonnet-easy-Lift-strut-Kit-built-in-Gas-struts-/184174656202 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 For what it's worth, I've had gas struts on the one-piece front end of my GT6 getting on for 20 years. Not the same as a TR of course, but heavier as the GT6 front includes the wings and inner wheel arch bowls. It uses a pair of gas struts running from brackets bolted to the front of the chassis (where the valance mounts) up to the inner wheel arches. There are plates to spread the load on the wheel arches. The struts provide a little assist with raising the front end but are nowhere near strong enough to lift it on their own. They also limit the height to which it lifts and stabilise it when lifted, much as the original hinged stay would have done. The front of my car been raised and lowered literally hundreds of times over the years without any problem. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Is it worth the effort? I have them on the boot as I can't stand the rattly stay. RS do adjustable struts so you can bleed pressure to match the weight of the panel. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 9 hours ago, jerrytr5 said: RS do adjustable struts Hi Jerry, Who is RS? If possible, please would you post a link? I too hate the rattly strut, and the ratchet on mine is very hit & miss. Perhaps there's a trick I don't know about. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 RS components. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/gas-springs-guide It's not a simple swap. A gas strut when compressed puts a large stress on the end points so will easily flex an unsupported bracket. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Had a TR4A in a few years ago with a pair someone had fitted and it was not a success as theres just enough twist in the bonnet when trying to push down against them as you have to push down from the side for it to allow the catch to go out of alignment, if it was a front opening bonnet it would work as you could push in the middle. Why are you thinking of going that route? Stuart. Edited February 1, 2021 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, stuart said: Why are you thinking of going that route? Stuart. plus 1 think it would encourage twisting Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi Neil, An alternative (or additional) method could be a torsion spring at both hinges, to take some of the load, not all. I feel the bonnet frame is too light for gas struts alone. Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. Pied Lourd Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 https://clarkandclarkinc.com/catalog/detail/bonnet-lift-kit-for-tr6 Cheers, Tush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Very clever, Thanks for sharing Tush. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 hours ago, stuart said: Had a TR4A in a few years ago with a pair someone had fitted and it was not a success as theres just enough twist in the bonnet when trying to push down against them as you have to push down from the side for it to allow the catch to go out of alignment, if it was a front opening bonnet it would work as you could push in the middle. Why are you thinking of going that route? Stuart. Simple the 4/5 is fact a weaker bonnet as you know the price for those who just drop it shut also the 6 bonnet must be in good condition, I am working on a different design and will let you know the progress thanks to all and those that have been in contact Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macleesh Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Genuine question. Why would you? The factory arrangement works perfectly well as far as I can tell so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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