Boot – Top Boot Lift Tag
One of the issues owners have when raising/closing the roof or accessing the top boot is trying to lift the lid. In most cases, the car’s gas struts which should assist in raising the boot and create a small gap are the original which means they do nothing meaning you have to insert your fingers into the gap to pull the boot lid up.
Published on 12th September 2024
ADD A TAG
A simple solution is to add a small leather tag which allows you to grip and lift without losing any more fingernails! On Amazon, we found a £3.99 low-cost solution by buying a handbag replacement strap, drilling (or cutting) a 12mm hole and inserting it into the strut bracket Click here. We found some in deterrent colours but with a bit more searching you could try and match the body colour.
REPLACE THE TWO GAS STRUTS
We still strongly recommend changing the gas struts especially if your car has a rear boot rack, see my video of how to fit with links on where to buy. Click here
Below are a few pictures from a recent meeting where Linda Hall had done exactly this (thanks Linda).
