Query for those with MY08/MY09 Libertys

by **Moi** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:29 am

Just to satisfy my curiosity...did the MY08 or MY09 Libertys come with gas bonnet struts ala the Imprezas or are they still making do with old school bonnet stands?

Cheers
Teck

by **Digital** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:09 pm

old school bonnet stand for my MY08 2.5i....

these are the little things that annoy me.....

by **Arith** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:16 pm

Old school. But I like it because you can actually prop the bonnet a good 90 degrees for unrestricted access to work on the car. But the heavy non-aluminium bonnets (MY07 onwards) can prove difficult for those with twigs for arms.

by **Spec B Wgn** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:06 pm

stupid flimsy metal no struts..

by **Moi** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:08 pm

Digital wrote:these are the little things that annoy me.....

Not just you

Thanx for the confirmation everyone. I wonder if the Impreza struts would fit our Libertys? Might have to check it out myself when I next get a service at Subaru.

Cheers
Teck

by **GTSPECB STI** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:16 pm

nope wont fit, go and have a look under your bonnet and it will be apparent why.

by **drndrn** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:22 pm

or you could tell us why.

by **GTSPECB STI** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:59 pm

Liberty is slightly different under the bonnet which makes using the impreza struts impossible. Suffice to say there are obstructions.

by **drndrn** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:41 pm

are there any aftermarket options out there? i wouldnt mind hydrolic hinges.

by **senator** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:59 pm

nope the good old stand comes free of charge........btw do not turst your mate to hold it up while you look for a part number on the turbo....long story short...... the bonnets might be made from aluminium but they a not light by any means. :oops:

by **Sentinel** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:35 pm

I hate that bloody proppy uppy thingy!! Always had struts on all my cars - makes it so much easier to work on and also when the car is on show it looks much better. Not to mention that you can't take photo's without it getting in the way either...

OK, off my soap box now... :twisted:

by **smythie** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:42 pm

of course you can - just use the lower slot for higher opening

Query for those with MY08/MY09 Libertys

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