How Can I Determine Which Gas Strut I Have?
Updated 04/24/2023 | Published 04/21/2023
Question:
How can you find what the pound of force is? I cant read it on the old shock Thanks
asked by: Bret M
Expert Reply:
The weight rating on your gas strut # 372-5300-20 would normally be printed in LBS or NM somewhere on the strut however since your strut's labels have worn off then your best bet is to measure for a new one.
In general, the length to choose for gas struts is about 55% of the height of the hatch or door you are trying to keep open. So, if you have a door that is 1000mm (39") in height a 550mm (19.7") long gas strut would be about right. Basically, you'd take half the door height plus a bit when figuring the optimal gas strut length.
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