Cyclone1
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I noticed that my drivers side boot strut had a broken joint (plastic collar had disintegrated). I was tempted to order two of the same Lift-O-Mat struts again (guess these are supplied as OEM?). But given the joints are plastic then it’s likely they’ll fail again over time.
I therefore ordered a set from SGS as have used them on other cars in the past. These have metal push fit joints / collars with a metal retaining pin, as opposed to plastic joints and metal retaining clips on the Lift-O-Mats.
On removing the old struts I could see that whilst there was some grease in the strut joint, that the body part they connect to is painted but the paint has started to come off. It could be that over time the bits of paint have caused an erosive effect, which in turn has caused the plastic collar to break.
So, I rubbed away the remaining paint, made sure it was free from debris, added fresh grease and fitted the new struts. I also lightly cleaned and lubricated the lever arms on both sides. The boot now opens and closes a little more smoothly than before.
Link to the struts - SGS part number GSC3207
I therefore ordered a set from SGS as have used them on other cars in the past. These have metal push fit joints / collars with a metal retaining pin, as opposed to plastic joints and metal retaining clips on the Lift-O-Mats.
On removing the old struts I could see that whilst there was some grease in the strut joint, that the body part they connect to is painted but the paint has started to come off. It could be that over time the bits of paint have caused an erosive effect, which in turn has caused the plastic collar to break.
So, I rubbed away the remaining paint, made sure it was free from debris, added fresh grease and fitted the new struts. I also lightly cleaned and lubricated the lever arms on both sides. The boot now opens and closes a little more smoothly than before.
Link to the struts - SGS part number GSC3207
NitroLift Maserati GranTurismo Gas Strut Replacement 26 cm
A single tailgate gas strut made in the UK by SGS Engineering complete with new end fixings and instructions. Delivered next day to most of the UK.
www.sgs-engineering.com