Boot Gas Struts

[Rob G]

I've noticed now the weather is getting colder the boot sometimes fails to open (needs a little nudge on the lip).
Would fitting a spring assist with this? It's only the initial movement that sometimes sticks (I am using the recommended stabilus struts).

 

[Smolyneux85]

Daft question... whats special about the stabilus struts? I’ve noticed that the ones recommended for the 5door by Amazon/eBay and comments above are the 515nm... which is the same as the standard ones.... so why do the aftermarket ones open the boot, but the standard ones don’t?

I checked the ame with the Golf I have until my Cupra is delivered and that is the same... standard ones 520nm, aftermarket stabilus etc are all 520nm.. so why do aftermarket open the boot but not the standard??

I was thinking it’s the springs that some people have added, but not everyone has done that but it still works.. also, if it was just the springs, then I’d have expected someone to say save the money on the strut and just add a spring..

There probably is a really sensible and obvious answer.. lol

The after market ones I’ve fitted are for the Skoda Octavia they just have more opening force than standard ones fitted.


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[AlexOS]

The after market ones I’ve fitted are for the Skoda Octavia they just have more opening force than standard ones fitted.


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Did you check the force? The standard Leon ones are 515nm and I’m sure the ones for the Octavia that someone linked earlier in this thread were the 515nm too.

 

[Wastedagen]

These are the ones I fitted and they are indeed rated at 515nm.

But as they are listed for the octavia, I can only assume its designed to open a heavier boot with the same rated pressure....
But mine opens quickly then slows down when fully extended.

 

[AlexOS]

Anyone had any luck with the ST? I bought the recommended ones... stabilus 630599. 589mm and 540n but they don’t do any better than the standard ones.

What confuses me is the stabilus ones everyone seems to have bought for the 5door are the same 515n as the standard ones and these work..

 

[kazand]

Anyone had any luck with the ST? I bought the recommended ones... stabilus 630599. 589mm and 540n but they don’t do any better than the standard ones.

What confuses me is the stabilus ones everyone seems to have bought for the 5door are the same 515n as the standard ones and these work..

Standard struts for the 5 door Leon ( Hatch, not ST) are 410nm.

 

[Theporter]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Genuine-Stabilus-Gas-Springs-Lift-O-Mat-Tailgate-Seat-Leon-St-630499/302991400017?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=73b070e7976048838f7b6f08375e2272&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=202570767064&itm=302991400017&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:24e86681-1cfb-11e9-bffd-74dbd18004bc|parentrq:6d2f8c3b1680aad6acbaeed3ffed02b1|iid:1
Are these ok for. 2017 st cupra ?

 

[AlexOS]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Genuine-Stabilus-Gas-Springs-Lift-O-Mat-Tailgate-Seat-Leon-St-630499/302991400017?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=73b070e7976048838f7b6f08375e2272&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=202570767064&itm=302991400017&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:24e86681-1cfb-11e9-bffd-74dbd18004bc|parentrq:6d2f8c3b1680aad6acbaeed3ffed02b1|iid:1
Are these ok for. 2017 st cupra ?

Hi. They will work on the ST, but they will NOT open it by themselves.

I have tried these ones with my ST and they basically worked exactly the same as the standard ones.

 

[Theporter]

Hi. They will work on the ST, but they will NOT open it by themselves.

I have tried these ones with my ST and they basically worked exactly the same as the standard ones.

Cheers pal I won’t bother with um them
So is there any that work with the st ?

 

[Craig Elliott]

Anyone fitted these to a MY19 cupra 5 door?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/162682864464

 

[Smolyneux85]

Anyone fitted these to a MY19 cupra 5 door?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/162682864464

Yeah I have.

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[AlexOS]

Has anyone found out which struts will open the boot on an ST? I've seen a video on youtube, but he doesn't say which struts he used, and doesn't answer questions.

 

[Craig Elliott]

Yeah I have.

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Brilliant... Was of the exact same ones that I posted the link to? Easy to fit?

 

[Smolyneux85]

Brilliant... Was of the exact same ones that I posted the link to? Easy to fit?

Yeah from the same seller

Really easy, took a few minutes to fit just need some pliers & flat headed screwdriver




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[Craig Elliott]

Yeah from the same seller

Really easy, took a few minutes to fit just need some pliers & flat headed screwdriver




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Cheers... Just ordered

 

[JasonD]

Hi All

First day here....

Do these struts work on an Estate or just the hatchback?

I have a 2015 Leon 1.6TDI ecomotive Estate.

Many Thanks

Jason

 

[simonali]

I also cannot be bothered to read through the thread, so can someone come to my house, type in the correct web address into my browser and then move my hand while it's on my mouse and then press my finger down on the left button when the pointer is hovering over the link for the correct part I require?

BTW, how do I pay for stuff online? I've heard about something called PayPal. How does that work?

 

[kazand]

I also cannot be bothered to read through the thread, so can someone come to my house, type in the correct web address into my browser and then move my hand while it's on my mouse and then press my finger down on the left button when the pointer is hovering over the link for the correct part I require?

BTW, how do I pay for stuff online? I've heard about something called PayPal. How does that work?

Welcome back!

 

[simonali]

I like sponge, me. It's because I'm not allowed near anything sharp.

© Alexei Sayle about 1981

 

[simonali]

Yeah I have.

Is there any truth in the rumour you had to go take a long sit down after the first time you tried it?