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Top notch as always Arctic they look just the job.
Having had mine go 'ping' and the boot land on my head, I wish I'd pre-emptively strengthened the joint!
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The Screwfix plate fits in width great, the length is also good.
1 2 The six holes could maybe used either to add liquid metal or spot welds? 3 I personally think its best to drill an 8mm-10mm hole in the centre and as above use the plate as I did in my photo's. 4 Cheap fix and you get a pack of ten, bonus for using the other plate for something else.
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That looks a good spot Arctic,
I did look at those, before going for the original set, as I wasnt sure how they compare. Guess the cable tray options are easier, but more expensive. Regards Chris
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I managed to do it without welding and four years later with the boot being opened and closed many times every day is still as good as new.
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=238977
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Skinflint job
A small thing but mine own. I cut up a plate 30mm x 90mm from scrap 3mm alu sheet, fixed with good ole Araldite and a couple of self-tappers. (Incidentally bought the sheet for a fiver from here and have found it invaluable for making up odd brackets. 3mm bends easily and cuts with a DIY jigsaw). I sprayed it before fixing.
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Would these basically be the same as the original ones used by Arctic?
Only £2.15 each if you have a CEF locally. https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/prod...iameter-10-2mm |
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They would but its the postage that's the killer. The ones from Screwfix are perfect for the job also, but you need to drill a centre hole, they could also be spot welded through the existing holes if need be. https://www.screwfix.com/p/jointing-...questid=397224
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Ok it may not be a stirling piece of engineering, but let's face it, the car has a predicted service life and our cars are now well past that. We can't really moan too much when things break or wear out.
They're getting old.
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Further to this discussion may I add that its not all down to the rather fragile fixing. In my case the rhs strut seized solid, putting massive pressure on an already weakened spot weld, when I tried to close the tailgate. I would recommend replacing both struts as soon as any sign of fatigue shows around the pivot ball pins.
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