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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Replacing the door struts

I have added a link to my website that covers the replacement of the door struts on my 2007 Vantage.
This project has been covered here before; however I have tried to be a little more detailed and supported the process by approx. 20 photographs.
If interested you can see the link at:

http://bernardembden.com/am/doorstruts/index.htm
 
Old Aug 2, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Thank you so much for making this write up! Incredible! How long did the install take you?

I shudder to think how much the dealer would charge to change the struts lol.
 
Old Aug 2, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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[QUOTE=Casino_Royale;4545186]Thank you so much for making this write up! Incredible! How long did the install take you?
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It actually took two days primarily because I needed help with the doors.
These projects always take longer if you are photographing them
 
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Thank you so much for making this write up! Incredible! How long did the install take you?

I shudder to think how much the dealer would charge to change the struts lol.
1.5-2 hrs
 
Old Aug 3, 2016 | 03:10 PM
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Really useful post, get my first used Vantage next week so guess I may have to change at some point. What is the cost of the strut? Thanks
 
Old Aug 3, 2016 | 03:42 PM
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Really useful post, get my first used Vantage next week so guess I may have to change at some point. What is the cost of the strut? Thanks
Struts were $38.47 each. The depreciation in the pound probably has something to do with the price
 
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Great thats pretty reasonable...
 
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Brilliant write up thanks, just waiting for my strut to arrive than I have to do my drive Rs door. This will be a huge help. Thanks. Graeme
 
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