Boot Coil Springs on OTS

[Peter Harrison]

The coil springs that raise the boot on my OTS have lost much of their stiffness over the years such that the boot barely opens. Is there a neat solution to this? Regards, Peter.

[D COUPE]

Peter there are replacements out there and not too expensive.

I did come across this problem and used 2 small gas struts.

Not every ones cup of tea but neat and opens with a little more purpose

I can send you images if required

Dave c

[Heuer]

Fit new spring coils although it can be hazardous to your fingers. Full instructions are in the Forum Knowledge Base.

[chrisvine]

Peter,

With use, the five leaves in the spring packs tend to wear down and finally fracture. Hence the loss of lifting power.

It's a fiddly job to build up the spring packs. Just make sure you wear heavy duty gloves if you do replace with the brass springs.

Chris