Anyone know gas struts (springs) props?

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?

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Originally Posted by 2112

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?

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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.

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Originally Posted by Ted

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.

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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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http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVS...00000127250934

Hydraulic damper

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Originally Posted by nthdegree

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVS...00000127250934

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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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Originally Posted by MarylandMark

hydralic dampers

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Thanks,

So far, just strokes, about half compressed length. Maybe that is the only way they are made?

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Yea, I'm seeing the same thing. I'm guessing in this length, there isn't much strength with it extended that far out?

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Originally Posted by 2112

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?

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mcmaster has a 8/4 gas spring....

http://www.mcmaster.com/#4155t301/=5uj8u7

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Originally Posted by 2112

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..

If you go to Advanced or autozone they will have a bunch of different gas springs you can measure.

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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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