86 DD6 Bonnet struts needed

[PhilWwarner]

1986 Daimler Double Six has weak bonnet struts that will not hold bonnet up.  Does anyone know where to buy replacement struts or have the length specs to compare with those on line?  so far all I find are for 1980s Lincolns of various models.

 

And how the heck do you release the bottom of the struts?  I can barely see it down there and there appears no way to get something under the bottom clip from the top.  Can I just pry it off the ball without removing the clip?  I definitely do not want to break the ball stud.

[Jimbov8]

10 hours ago, PhilWwarner said:

1986 Daimler Double Six has weak bonnet struts that will not hold bonnet up.  Does anyone know where to buy replacement struts or have the length specs to compare with those on line?  so far all I find are for 1980s Lincolns of various models.

 

And how the heck do you release the bottom of the struts?  I can barely see it down there and there appears no way to get something under the bottom clip from the top.  Can I just pry it off the ball without removing the clip?  I definitely do not want to break the ball stud.

Here you go Phil; 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254906272263

[PhilWwarner]

9 hours ago, Jimbov8 said:

Here you go Phil; 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254906272263

Thanks for the link.  Unfortunately, it does not confirm these fit my DD6 as the compatible Daimler list does not go back before 1989 and if I select a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign V12 it says it does not fit.  I see struts listed for XJ40s and XJSs but didn't know if they take the same length as those on the DD6 which are about 14 inches long extended.

[N6 JMX]

I think the part number you require is JLM21457. Typing this into a search engine comes up with multiple hits, at least some of which claim to have the parts in stock, including British Parts, for £65.02 + VAT.

jaguar xj6 xj12 bonnet hood strut |British Parts UK 

Appreciate you are overseas, but most of these suppliers are familiar with delivering overseas.

N6 JMX

[Jimbov8]

2 hours ago, PhilWwarner said:

Thanks for the link.  Unfortunately, it does not confirm these fit my DD6 as the compatible Daimler list does not go back before 1989 and if I select a 1986 Jaguar Sovereign V12 it says it does not fit.  I see struts listed for XJ40s and XJSs but didn't know if they take the same length as those on the DD6 which are about 14 inches long extended.

If you’re in the EU these guys have them in stock; https://www.jaguar-shop.com/Bonnet-gas-strut-3