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ricky64



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bonnet struts

How good do you guys find the bonnet struts, mine occasionally let the bonnet drop with no warning, before i replace them i just want to make sure its not a Freelander thing and they all do that. wouldnt want to waste money on new ones when i could waste it on so many other goodies for her Laughing
Post #261169 20th Apr 2015 8:48 pm
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D-Man



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Have now owned two FL2s - five years' ownership in total and never had that happen. I'd say you've got one, or two, faulty/knackered struts. 2011 SD4 HSE Auto
(Previously 2007 TD4 XS Manual)
Post #261170 20th Apr 2015 8:53 pm
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gingerlord



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Mines the opposite, nearly tries to take my head off every time I open it Whistle
Post #261172 20th Apr 2015 9:00 pm
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ricky64



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im more concerned if it drops when theres something under there that puts a lovely little mole hill in my bonnet
Post #261173 20th Apr 2015 9:03 pm
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Past master



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I've never had a problem (2 Fr2s) Sounds like they need replacing. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.
Post #261224 21st Apr 2015 11:20 am
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EYorkshire



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No problem here either with this one or two previous, usually they are strong enough to give a good uppercut if you don't step back quick enough.
Post #261247 21st Apr 2015 2:57 pm
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cqr



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There cheap as chips anyway
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-LR001773P1
Post #261254 21st Apr 2015 4:15 pm
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Pamela Landy



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Any evidence of fluid leakage on the struts?
Cheap enough to buy 2 and replace both for peace of mind, or you could gamble and replace just one- if that doesn't work straightaway simply swap the new one over to the other side? 2009 FL2
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Lightwater



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Always replace both at the same time.

I got a pair of struts from here a few years ago for previous car http://www.sgs-engineering.com/ Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Landiroamer



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I would say youve got a duff/faulty one there, Ive never had one go and have had a FL2 since 2009, mine will lift the bonnet on their own once lifted by about a foot or so.
Post #264076 18th May 2015 7:59 am
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casper



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Lightwater wrote:
Always replace both at the same time.

I got a pair of struts from here a few years ago for previous car http://www.sgs-engineering.com/


Thanks Lightwater for the link I ordered the SGS ones look more robust the landrover ones are Stabilus german and do not last
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jules



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Re: bonnet struts

ricky64 wrote:
How good do you guys find the bonnet struts, mine occasionally let the bonnet drop with no warning, before i replace them i just want to make sure its not a Freelander thing and they all do that. wouldnt want to waste money on new ones when i could waste it on so many other goodies for her Laughing


Never had a problem with hydraulic struts on any car Ive owned inc 3 FL2 totalling 10 yrs. Jules
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casper



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Well I have had mine for 11 yrs so watch out next year Very Happy
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Sidthecat



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Re: bonnet struts

ricky64 wrote:
How good do you guys find the bonnet struts, mine occasionally let the bonnet drop with no warning . .


Never put my head under the bonnet Rolling with laughter
Post #358637 13th Oct 2018 7:15 pm
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richard93vogue



Member Since: 14 May 2013
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Australia 2007 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Sumatra Black

Yep, they are cheap as chips. As I live in Australia, every couple of years I do a parts order from the UK and as a matter of course I always chuck in a set of bonnet struts AND a set of boot lid struts. My wife is a bit over 6' and let's me know as soon as the boot lid isn't working to capacity!!!
Just order a new set, very easy to change and not worth mucking about with.
Post #358643 14th Oct 2018 9:00 am
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