Hi Community... a small question:
The gas-filled struts for the hatch on both my Insights have lost pressure and it is about time to do something about it before I lose a hand or a neck ;-(
Does anyone know if there is a suitable industial replacement, or are we forced to buy from Honda?
I know that some struts can be "adjusted" by letting out gas. Does anyone know the nominal force required so that the necessary pressure for the nitrogen-filling can be calculated?
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#1 silver, 2000, MT, 175 kmiles, IMA on last legs
#2 silver, 2000, MT, 127 kmiles, IMA unwilling in winter
Both carry a 10mm spanner for IMA resets.
I have the Lift Supports Depot replacement rear struts one of my Insights. They are stronger than the original struts and are a decent retrofit. I went with them in spring 2011 I believe and although it isn't a ton of time to determine if they will live for a long time or not, they are doing great and I'm happy so far. I think that anything other than the short-lived OEM replacements is probably a better choice. $26.55 right now on their site makes them cheaper than the Honda struts. The shipping to Germany would be $36 though according to their shipping calculator on the site.
Hi MN, thanks! That was prompt and very helpful... I'll check it out.
Happy New Year, David
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#1 silver, 2000, MT, 175 kmiles, IMA on last legs
#2 silver, 2000, MT, 127 kmiles, IMA unwilling in winter
Both carry a 10mm spanner for IMA resets.
Just thought that the advice from MN deserves a conclusion: The struts (bought 4!) arrived promptly in Germany, but landed in customs, whre I had to collect them and pay 19% duty. (took a total of 30 days)
I fitted them yesterday, my wife held the hatch open and in 10 minutes it was all done!
A completely satisfying experience. Once again, many thanks to Lift Supports Depot and MNdriver.
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#1 silver, 2000, MT, 175 kmiles, IMA on last legs
#2 silver, 2000, MT, 127 kmiles, IMA unwilling in winter
Both carry a 10mm spanner for IMA resets.
I have the Lift Supports Depot replacement rear struts one of my Insights. They are stronger than the original struts and are a decent retrofit. I went with them in spring 2011 I believe and although it isn't a ton of time to determine if they will live for a long time or not, they are doing great and I'm happy so far. I think that anything other than the short-lived OEM replacements is probably a better choice. $26.55 right now on their site makes them cheaper than the Honda struts. The shipping to Germany would be $36 though according to their shipping calculator on the site.
That seller doesn't make it very easy to see, but they're selling StrongArm 6239 lifts at a slight premium.
search Amazon and Ebay for "StrongArm 6239" to find slightly lower pricing.
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01 MT "Little Red Rocket"
The first "TURBOCHARGED" Hybrid, Insight G1- (01/2003)
MaxIMA Battery (Serial #2), on 8/25/12 @ 301,520 miles
Use: 320,000 mi. @ 57.8 LMPG
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Hatch Strut Replacement
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