Hardlid without struts - question

[Agent009]

Hi there

I have an opportunity to purchase a hard lid for my D22 DX at a VERY good price.

It comes with all brackets, but does NOT come with struts. What do the struts actually do and can this be installed without them? Otherwise can I source struts elsewhere or just say goodbye to this deal as without struts its not worth it?

Thanks!!!!!!!!

Agent009

 

[1310/71]

The struts obviously keep the lid up when open (and assist in opening the lid).
It's a PITA without them.

I would still buy it if you want it as you can get generic struts and fit them later. I bought some mail order from a canopy place in Melbourne together with some locks, pins and other parts that my S/H hardlid didn't come with and fitted them with no problems. The struts have a ball and socket arrangement at each end to attach from memory.

KB

 

[PaulD22]

Definitely need the struts, those things are heavy

 

[Dave]

Nizzbits does the genuine struts for $80 each.

 

[bullwinkle]

I replaced the struts in mine not long after I got it. From memory I think it cost about $75 for the pair (don't quote me on that). Got them from Trembath Driveshafts. Probably worth giving them a call - I reckon they'd post for you.

 

[trevt]

strut replacements

you can get straight from Flat Top in dandenong its listed on their website under Nissan

 

[Rumpig]

Older D22s have a shorter tub than newer D22s so measure it before you buy it.

 

[terryc]

I've purchased light gas struts from http://www.ovesco.com.au/. Very economical if they have what you need.

Also heavy ones from http://www.strutsaustralia.com.au/ who have one almost totally fuscked online ordering system. I think it only works on IE.

Many sites will show you how to calculate the force you need. something like;
Weight(Kg) X 10 X Length-of-cover/distance from hinge to strut attachment point= Newtons required.

 

[trevt]

struts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHOZtQsuHs

flat top do them for d22 . they also do the powerede struts if you want