Fitting eBay Fabia bonnet struts......basic how to

[Brimma]

And it really is very basic, as it couldn't really be any simpler

 

The kit comes as a pair of struts and fittings, not just the one supplied by another manufacturer

 

 

 

For the offside, undo one of the bonnet hinge bolts, insert the R strut mount, then bolt up again

 

 

 

 

Then undo one of the wing bolts, insert the R wing strut mount, with the ball pointing into the engine bay

 

 

 

 

Then simply screw the nylon sockets onto the end of one of the struts, and push onto the two mounts you have just fitted

 

 

 

The original bonnet strut requires a flat screwdriver to open up the clip, then pull the strut clear

 

 

 

 

 

Fitting the nearside strut is exactly the same as the offside, but using the fixings marked L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If I remember correctly, the bonnet hinge bolts are a large star fitting, but I don't recall the size

 

 

 

As I said, it really couldn't be simpler................if I can do it anyone can

[Th3Grinch]

Link please?

[Simoneale1973]

Link *where from*

 

and (if you can) upload a video of the Bonnet opening/closing and the struts supporting the Bonnet!

[Brimma]

Link please?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301277320439?nav=SEARCH

[Th3Grinch]

Thanks

[seboni121]

Great brimma ordered a set

[fabiamk2SE]

Fantastic. Cheers!

I see theyre from Taiwan. Does the quality seem good?

[greenstripe]

I have had a play with these on Brimma's car, and I have to say these have a really nice balance to them - my old Volvo C30 had really strong gas struts (factory fitted) and I was always worried that I was going to bend the aluminium bonnet trying to close it, these feel just right.

[Brimma]

Link *where from*

and (if you can) upload a video of the Bonnet opening/closing and the struts supporting the Bonnet!

A video is probably very unlikely........they're bonnet struts

You need to pull the bonnet up a certain distance before the struts take effect, which is good, otherwise the bonnet wouldn't drop easily

When the bonnet is fully open it is actually higher than the standard bonnet strut, so more headroom to boot

Great brimma ordered a set

I don't blame you, cheap as chips

Fantastic. Cheers!

I see theyre from Taiwan. Does the quality seem good?

Quality seems fine, and much easier to fit than the single Milotec strut I got for the Octavia

I have had a play with these on Brima's car, and I have to say these have a really nice balance to them - my old Volvo C30 had really strong gas struts (factory fitted) and I was always worried that I was going to bend the aluminium bonnet trying to close it, these feel just right.

Thanks for that, Jake, I'm glad you had a look to check them out, I forgot to leave the bonnet up at the national meet to let people have a look at them

[Naths vRS]

Also offering free postage, if you mention Briskoda.

 

Can this be pinned please Admin/Mods?

Edited 3 September, 2014 by Naths vRS

[Brimma]

Also offering free postage, if you mention Briskoda.

Can this be pinned please Admin/Mods?

I wasn't aware of that when I ordered mine, but even for £43 they're an absolute steal

[Naths vRS]

I wasn't aware of that when I ordered mine, but even for £43 they're an absolute steal

 

 

Yeah I spotted it in another thread, or possibly earrlier in this thread, messaged the guy on ebay, and said please could I have paypal address for payment of bonnet hinges with FREE delivery

[Naths vRS]

Brimma, can you get a full shot of the bonnet up please?

[Brimma]

Brimma, can you get a full shot of the bonnet up please?

[Brimma]

Fully erect

[MWRobbo]

@Brimma. This is spot on! Got my set ready to fit soon! Pictures are a nice for reference too!

[Whitey779]

Just fitted mine this morning. Took maybe 30 mins including finding the right tools! Can be done in 10 if you have tools prepped

[minimadmotorman]

Are these still available anywhere?

[Carletto74]

2 hours ago, minimadmotorman said:

Are these still available anywhere?

I’m interested too

[Carletto74]

Maybe this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/06-14-Skoda-Roomster-Praktik-Fabia-koda-5J-Black-Strut-Bonnet-Shock-Hood-Damper-/221601210455