Guest PBrann577 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi Iv recently bought a 89 model xr3i cab,is there a fault with the rear boot as Iv changed the struts with used ones 3 times and no luck.iv now bought a brand new one and fitted that but have the same result can anyone advise me to where I'm going wrong? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 What problem you having? if its not holding it up do you have a boot spoiler fitted? If so is it an original Ford Spoiler? There is two types of strut - with & without Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PBrann577 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi,it's not holding it up boot just slams down if let go when trying to close,it doesn't have a spoiler and also tried second hand one of the stronger struts but same prob occurred,is there any adjustments to the boots hinges that would make a difference? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I'd try fitting the type used with the spoiler as there's no adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himanshu Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The boot on Escorts is way too heavy for such a short strut, I have bought several boot (Ford Struts for my car), in the end I just placed a strut at either end. This boot lids are damn dangerous. I nearly broke my wrist once because the wind blew it down as it was I had my head in the boot and so got nasty cut and lump to the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoutham Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 For reference there are 2 types as above, with and without spoiler. The one without spoiler is longer and has the code AA at the end. The spoiler version is shorter and had the code BA at the end. The poundages for these are 300nm for the non-spoiler one and 350nm for the spoiler version. If you speak to SGS Engineering, they can make you one for the spoiler version which is the standard length but with a different load setting of up to 700nm. I have just done this on my cabby with the Mk5 hatchback spoiler fitted and once opened about 6 inches, thebbootlid gracefully lifts up to the max height and stays there. Cost was a lot cheaper than Ford as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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