Front Bonnet Air Lifts For AW11

Re: Front Bonnet Air Lifts For AW11 (Senor_2)

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:14:43 GMT

I've put together gas charged engine lid strut kits for many forum members previously for sw and aw's, was also looking to put one together for the bonnet but wasn't happy with fitment (even with a kit that I had bought from another vendor to test fit) and then got sidetracked with other stuff that took priority.

There are a couple of kits selling online but don't recall any being aw specific; the tricky part with the bonnet kits is working out the correct ball joint sockets that will allow the bonnet to close without the fitting rubbing on the inside lip of the guards, most of the aftermarket kits have the edges of the sockets grinded down for clearance but even then it's not ideal. They generally use sockets on each end of the strut that replace a bolt on the guard and one of the bolts on the bonnet hinge and allow the strut to sit in the small gap between the bonnet and guard once closed.

I may look into this again in the near future, but have much rathered driving the car lately than working on it :)

Re: Front Bonnet Air Lifts For AW11 (dwoodcob .)

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:09:02 GMT

Anyone have any advise on this?

Front Bonnet Air Lifts For AW11 (dwoodcob .)

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:53:20 GMT

Hi Forum

I would love to install on my AW11 some Hydraulic/ Air Struts or braces for the front bonnet of my car. When getting things in and out of the front the normal single prop is frustratingly positioned. Having the bonnet stay open on its own would be a joy.

Does anyone know of any pre-made kits or have any idea on what I would need to DIY this thing up.

Thanks