Glove box lifting strut

[XM-hooked]

Hi All,
I'm looking for a good glove box lifting strut if anyone has one to spare.
Thanks,
Chris

[XM-hooked]

Hi,
Alternatively does anyone know of a suitable replacement?
Chris

[sdelasal]

I did look into this, see http://www.sgs-engineering.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Web based enquiry, my answers below. I got as far as talking to Adam and getting an estimate but took it no further, I can't remember the price. His contact details are:-
Adam Morris
Technical Sales Representative
Tel: +44 (0)1332 576 850

== Gas Strut Dimensions ***MK1 XM** ==
*Rod Diameter (mm)* 6mm
*Cylinder Diameter (mm)* 15mm
*Stroke (mm)* 65
*Cylinder (mm)* 132
*Centre To Centre* 150
*Force (Newtons)* - item is for a glovebox strut from a citroen XM
== End Fixings ==
*Rod End Fixing Type* Clevis Fork
*Rod Hole Diameter* 4mm
*Rod Clevis Gap* no forks, hole instead
*Are the end fixings the same at both ends of the gas strut?* Yes

[xmexclusive]

That information only applies to the Mk 1 XM glove box strut.
The Mk 2 version has a different width bottom end fixing.
Can find a good one of those.

John

[XM-hooked]

Hi John,
Thanks for your trouble but weirdly I've just bought one on eBay.
Chris

[sdelasal]

Correct John, that was a mk1. edited info.