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#1 Boot Coil Springs on OTS
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:11 am
by 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.
#2
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:42 am
by 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
#3
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:31 pm
by Heuer
Fit new spring coils although it can be hazardous to your fingers. Full instructions are in the Forum Knowledge Base.
#4
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:37 pm
by 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