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Boot Problem

Rosgirl
Rosgirl
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Hi

My 1.6 Zetec has a boot which is really heavy and the struts do not hold it so I cannot let it go - it is soo heavy it is lethal. Can you advise me what to do please as I cannot use my boot because of this - it is too dangerous

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    U need new struts any signs of them leaking

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    no I can't see anything leaking- do you know approx how much this will cost please?

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    no I can't see anything leaking- do you know approx how much this will cost please?

    Should be under 100 pounds if you fit them yourself,

    Prop the boot open fully with a step ladder or something to hold I fully open,

    Get a torx head and a socket wrench,

    Swap out the struts with the new ones swapping like for like.

    You can buy replacement struts on eBay ( non genuine ford ) for under 60 pounds,

    But expect to pay more if going to ford service parts department to purchase.

    I certainly wouldn't pay ford two hours labour to fix a job that is straight forward and takes around 40 minutes.

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    here

    http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ford_Focus_1.6_2005/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/body-shop/bonnet-strut-and-tailgate-strut/?859590131&1&4909f6a4e0620c055f5f9844d5906651e5575076&000413

    or here

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Tailgate-Boot-Struts-Gas-Springs-for-Ford-Focus-2005-2010-Hatchback-MK2-/380691686667?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item58a2fe250b

    just cheapies but do the same job

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    thank you so much for the replies - really helpful thank you - fantastic forum this

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    before you buy a set measure yours as they are different sizes

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    Hi

    My 1.6 Zetec has a boot which is really heavy and the struts do not hold it so I cannot let it go - it is soo heavy it is lethal. Can you advise me what to do please as I cannot use my boot because of this - it is too dangerous

    Should be under 100 pounds if you fit them yourself,

    Prop the boot open fully with a step ladder or something to hold I fully open,

    Get a torx head and a socket wrench,

    Swap out the struts with the new ones swapping like for like.

    You can buy replacement struts on eBay ( non genuine ford ) for under 60 pounds,

    But expect to pay more if going to ford service parts department to purchase.

    I certainly wouldn't pay ford two hours labour to fix a job that is straight forward and takes around 40 minutes.

    ?i got a pair for 13 quid off ebay and fit them in 5 mins,are we talkin about the same thing here lol?work fine

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