Gas struts are also known as gas springs, boot struts, bonnet struts, gas dampers or gas pressure springs. Gas struts ensure that your car's boot lid or bonnet remains lifted when opening it. The boot is usually equipped with two boot struts. Also, most modern cars are often equipped with one or two bonnet struts, depending on the car. Gas struts are very functional for opening and closing both parts. A failing gas spring is immediately noticeable while lifting and closing the bonnet or boot lid.
Replacing gas struts
Just as most car part, gas struts are subjected to wear. Damage or corrosion is often the reason that a gas spring eventually fails. A gas pressure spring has a lot to endure, especially in the winter. Condensation may form in the strut which, when the temperature drops below zero, freezes. The most common reason for a gas strut to fail, however, is loss of pressure. The bonnet or boot lid can then no longer be lifted properly and will no longer be of any support. Other causes for failure are oil leakages and breaking fixing points. If you want to replace the gas springs, we recommend replacing both boot struts at once. Both gas struts experience the same wear over time, for which it´s strongly recommended replacing them at the same time.
Installing gas struts
It´s easy to install gas struts yourself. In general, this takes just a few minutes. It is important to be careful with the bar in the gas strut. If the gas strut is damaged, the gas leaks from of the strut, after which it will no longer work properly. It is best to install the gas strut with the piston rod facing down. You can then release the retaining spring. You can press it back into position after assembly. Then remove the safety clip. Installing the new gas spring works in the reverse order. Does your new gas strut have one metal plate? Then you start assembling from this side.
Buy gas struts
Buying a gas strut is quick and easy at Winparts. Just enter your number plate or select your car make and model, and the suitable products for your car will be displayed. Please note that gas springs are often sold individually. It is recommended, however, to replace both springs at the same time as they will wear out simultaneously. At Winparts you can choose from different brands such as FEBI, Triscan, Monroe and Hagus.