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by FM Radio
Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:08 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Gas struts for boot lid
Replies: 9
Views: 44639

Re: Gas struts for boot lid

My local garage fitted the struts you sent at the same time as they did the MOT. They are perfect - so good to be able to use the Probe for the weekly shop again. Many thanks.
by FM Radio
Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:59 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Seat belt anchor
Replies: 0
Views: 4972

Seat belt anchor

The seat belt anchor (driver's) is starting to fail on my 1997 Probe. It won't click on to engage without several tries. Is this a universal part common to many Ford models or bespoke for the Probe? Is it easy to fit? Also does engaging the buckle into the slot operate a dashboard light?
by FM Radio
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Gas struts for boot lid
Replies: 9
Views: 44639

Gas struts for boot lid

The struts which raise the boot lid and hold it up on my Ford Probe 24v 1997 have failed. I have found several replacements on the internet. is it one size fits all or do different models have different ones?
by FM Radio
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:16 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Suspension rod replacements
Replies: 5
Views: 62799

Re: Suspension rod replacements

I finally sourced the rear suspension rods for my Probe which were fitted successfully by my local garage. It also had some welding done and has now passed its MOT. It is back on the road after five months. I am taking it to a Christmas classic car meet next week. Hopefully another year of happy mot...
by FM Radio
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Suspension rod replacements
Replies: 5
Views: 62799

Re: Suspension rod replacements

The suspension rods needed are the rear ones.
by FM Radio
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Suspension rod replacements
Replies: 5
Views: 62799

Suspension rod replacements

I need replacement suspension rods for the nearside and offside of my 1997 Ford Probe 2.5. Anyone know where I can buy originals or used VGC / compatible Mazda / remanufactured?