307sw boot gas strut replacement

Discussion in 'Peugeot 307' started by Lenny, May 16, 2008.

  1. Lenny

    Lenny Guest

    Hi,
    Does anybody know the best place to get a replacement strut for the boot of
    my 2004 307sw? I don't mind if it isn't an original product.
    The boot will not stay up at all so I am guessing that they have both gone
    and £40 each sounds rather on the expensive side.

    Is there no end to the ongoing extra running costs with this car!

    Cheers
     
    Lenny, May 16, 2008
    #1
  2. Lenny

    Bob Minchin Guest

    You need to get roughly the right one to match the weight of the
    tailgate and the correct open/closed length as well as the correct end
    fittings.
    Possibly worth a look on ebay. You might find them at a motor factors
    but I don't think they are quite enough of a high turnover item for the
    factors to be interested. Breakers yard would be another possibility.

    Good Luck

    Bob
     
    Bob Minchin, May 16, 2008
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  3. Lenny

    Phil Cook Guest

    As a seriously cheap short term [1] replacement get a broom handle or
    piece of two by one and cut to length to hold the boot door open.

    [1] Often this becomes rather longer than anticipated because it works
    quite well :)
     
    Phil Cook, May 22, 2008
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