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Anyone know where i can get gas struts for my devon roof. Or anyone know of an alternative gas strut to use, i have seen a set for around 140 but im a thrifty get and want it for a lot cheaper.
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If you do a google search for gas struts then contact the supplier of your choice they will normally make new ones to the same spec as your old ones if you send them one. That's how I got new ones for my old Chevette.

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stevo1980 wrote:Anyone know where i can get gas struts for my devon roof. Or anyone know of an alternative gas strut to use, i have seen a set for around 140 but im a thrifty get and want it for a lot cheaper.

brickwerks sell gas tailgate struts for £28 a pair, same length?
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Nah I think the devon side pop ones are maybe different, I have a few spares from my old van will maybe go have a noosey tomoz and see
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Thank you hope you got what i need
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http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-stru ... tAodkSwAmQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you call them and get out through to technical. I got the struts the next day for my moonraker.
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usefull site,
devon pop x 4 =£100 + vat + post :shock:
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