hoosiergramps Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 I have a 05 285xl and I need a strut to add to the rod locker doors. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted October 1, 2020 Super User Posted October 1, 2020 Most auto parts chain stores sell them. They are normally called gas springs. They should have a display rack in one of the isles, If they don't have the exact one you need, they can probably order it. Now, if you are wanting to install one where there never was one, then you will need to figure out the length and load/pressure for the one you need and which ball end connectors. Quote
Rocketvapor Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 I put a DIY lid to a tongue box on a DIY tiny camping trailer with a single gas spring, and a tonneau cover on my pickup with a pair. Search ebay for gas spring manufacturer. Can pick length, travel, force. Even find the math for DIY there. Remember the hysteresis with rod going out and coming back in. The spring will HOLD more than it will LIFT and will take more force to compress. Quote
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