Boot not holding up anymore

[De_Cruelz]

Hey guys, my 98 VTI-R's rear boot doesn't hold up itself anymore. The previous owner said I needed to get a refill for the mechanisms that help lift and keep the boot up?

Anyone know where I can get this done and for how much? I hope it won't require any replacement of parts!

[BIG`O]

its the struts. not sure whereabouts you would get them refilled! might be cheaper to buy new ones?? not sure sorry mate!

[matt]

i was going to say that you cant refill them but apparently you can
http://www.strutregassa.com.au/
from $22 per strut they rekon, pretty cheap.

[Cold Fusion]

u do NOT wanna have to buy new struts there pretty exspencive :P

[De_Cruelz]

I'll just try ask around if any workshops can regass it. Would Honda be able to do it? Thanks for the replies so far!

[SKREMN]

i got my pair done for $35.00 charlie @ GPC put me onto some guy dont remeber who
they work heeps better now

[crispy]

I rekon just open the yellow pages and look for a gas strut re-filler, they are usually just guys who do it from the back of a van, but also some workshops do it aswell. Its alot better to get them re gassed rather than to buy new ones, because your probably going to save yourself a good $100+
Good luck buddy

[Slow96GSR]

They retail for $75.00USD each from Honda. They come with a 1 year 10,000 mile warranty, might be 3yr/30k, so you need to figure out how long a regas will last and if there are anyother parts, like seals, you might need. It may be better, not cheaper, to get new oem ones. There is always Ebay!

I think it's part number 74820-ST7-326 but I can't find the actual reciept that shows the item description. I'll call in the morning to confirm.

[SKREMN]

the my ones there where more of an exchange
i havnt got my original ones anymore
so this guy would reco them and then just swoped them over i guess

[De_Cruelz]

SKREMN, where is this GPC place you mentioned that referred you?

I found this though through Yellow Pages: 1800 633 027 - Nationwide onsite service. I'll prob give them a call tomorrow and see if we can organise something.