MDMetal Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi guys, so I'm very curious to know how the boot originally opened. I've replaced the spring poppers with brand new Nissan ones from ewan and also the gas struts from sgs. Currently although the struts now hold the boot open I still need to heft it a bit to get them started. The boot often still fails to clear the latch fully. Given the springs are nissan branded and I'm assuming they are just meant to help the struts not to lift the boot entirely on their own then I'm thinking the sgs struts aren't rated the same as the originals? So owners did the boot seamlessly lift as soon as you tapped the button? Did it lift enough to clear the latch and then you need a gentle lift to get the boot to open fully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 cleared the latch ready for manual lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 So then it sounds like the struts need some extra oomph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 There is a trick to getting it to work better - something to do with a pound coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 I've replaced the springs so they should be as good as new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenWomble Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 you can pack the rubber cover that houses the springs with something (eg pennies or preferably something with a big of give like a rubber grommet). that will in effect make the springs a little longer allowing them to push the boot clear of the catch. if you search on this forum for the "penny trick" you'll see some pics and a proper guide for it. as you probably already know the springs just come off with a twist, so no tools needed to confirm what the others have said the button should make the boot clear the catch, but it won't open without you lifting it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Yup I had the penny and then two penny's in my old springs for 7 years I fancied having it back to new though, presumably nobody used penny's from new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 When I bought my zed new, all was good. 2 yrs later and the gas struts failed almost decapitated me on loading the boot. Nissan replacement under warranty looked thicker than the original ones. Now 10 yrs with the new struts and they are starting to lose strength in winter. However, the boot started to need double clicking to open after about yr 4 or 5 of ownership despite struts being good. Then, double clicking didn't work and I needed to click with one hand and lift with the other. Tried this link https://youtu.be/e4fkqew1828 Perfect.......even has a link to the perfect rubber washers on Amazon. A year or so later......back to square one Now I just live with it. It's no biggy to me. Kinda like being married to a fantastic fit wife for 12 years who lets one rip infront of you. Yeah......on a first date you'd be like WHOA....WTF! After 12 yrs you'd be like "NO WORRIES, IT'S ALL GOOD" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Heh well indeed but having paid 70 quid for the springs and another 60 odd for struts I want the damn thing like new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Try removing the counterbalance weight under the trim of the tailgate. That may give the spring poppers less work to do when popping the boot past the latch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMetal Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Already have :(, and the trim is currently off as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I remember hearing about adjusting the actual latch in the tailgate a while back.......unless I'm dreaming :b Good luck anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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