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I am struggling to rig the support for a cabin hatch and am frustrated by the several Gas struts I've bought so far.
Is there such a thing as a long stroke strut? The struts I have all have strokes that are essentially 1/2 the compressed length.
For example, The Attwood struts I have now have a 5.25" compressed length (measured ball socket to ball socket) and a total stroke of 2.5". Total expressed length is just under 7.5".
What would be great is a strut that is about 7.5" compressed length with a 4 or 5 (or longer?) inch stroke.
Does such a strut exist?
I am struggling to rig the support for a cabin hatch and am frustrated by the several Gas struts I've bought so far.
Is there such a thing as a long stroke strut? The struts I have all have strokes that are essentially 1/2 the compressed length.
For example, The Attwood struts I have now have a 5.25" compressed length (measured ball socket to ball socket) and a total stroke of 2.5". Total expressed length is just under 7.5".
What would be great is a strut that is about 7.5" compressed length with a 4 or 5 (or longer?) inch stroke.
Does such a strut exist?
Yes, but you will likely have to go to an automotive one. If you can find an auto parts store that carries a selection you may be able to find one that does that, but it will be pretty strong too, so that could cause a problem with a lighter weight hatch on a boat.
Yes, but you will likely have to go to an automotive one. If you can find an auto parts store that carries a selection you may be able to find one that does that, but it will be pretty strong too, so that could cause a problem with a lighter weight hatch on a boat.
Do they go by another name? I have done searches for Gas springs, struts and props and have not found much other than suspension parts.
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nthdegree
02-16-2010, 06:29 PM
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH?PACACHE=000000127250934
MarylandMark
02-16-2010, 06:36 PM
Hydraulic damper
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH?PACACHE=000000127250934
What it is called on that site so I can do the search?
When I look up automotive struts, they don't give lengths or strokes, just the model car that they fit on. :rolleyes:
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hydralic dampers
Thanks,
So far, just strokes, about half compressed length. Maybe that is the only way they are made?
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MarylandMark
02-16-2010, 06:52 PM
Yea, I'm seeing the same thing. I'm guessing in this length, there isn't much strength with it extended that far out?
Sean H
02-16-2010, 07:10 PM
I am struggling to rig the support for a cabin hatch and am frustrated by the several Gas struts I've bought so far.
Is there such a thing as a long stroke strut? The struts I have all have strokes that are essentially 1/2 the compressed length.
For example, The Attwood struts I have now have a 5.25" compressed length (measured ball socket to ball socket) and a total stroke of 2.5". Total expressed length is just under 7.5".
What would be great is a strut that is about 7.5" compressed length with a 4 or 5 (or longer?) inch stroke.
Does such a strut exist?
mcmaster has a 8/4 gas spring....
http://www.mcmaster.com/#4155t301/=5uj8u7
nthdegree
02-16-2010, 09:50 PM
What it is called on that site so I can do the search?
When I look up automotive struts, they don't give lengths or strokes, just the model car that they fit on. :rolleyes:
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"gas spring"..link worked when I first posting it...they must have upgraded web site..
Trim'd Up
02-17-2010, 09:28 AM
If you go to Advanced or autozone they will have a bunch of different gas springs you can measure.
RichL
02-17-2010, 02:25 PM
Don't know if this will help, but you can try Suspa in Grand Rapids, MI
http://www.suspa.com/
Thanks for all the tips.
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Griff
02-18-2010, 02:23 AM
Mcmaster-carr has a huge selection. This is a link to the first page of about 6 pages of them.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-shocks/=5v7c26
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