How do you measure and install gas struts?
How to Mount Gas Struts
- Weigh the Boat Hatch. It is essential to know the overall weight of the hatch.
- Determine the Upper Mounting Point. Open the hatch to the point where you want it supported.
- Mark the Lower Mounting Point.
- Measure for Gas Strut.
- Calculate Required Strut Force.
- Use the Right Brackets to Install.
What do the struts on a tailgate do?
These gas charged devices are also called lift supports, shocks, and strut arms whose purpose is the support the weight of the liftgate and make it easy to open and close. Be sure to have a helper hold the weight of the door or use something sturdy to prop it open like a long piece of wood or a step ladder.
What do I need to replace tailgate lift support?
This is my detailed procedure for easily replacing weak or failing lift struts on tailgates and is the same for lift gates, hatchbacks, trunk lids, and hoods. These gas charged devices are also called lift supports, shocks, and strut arms whose purpose is the support the weight of the liftgate and make it easy to open and close.
When to replace tailgate and bonnet gas struts?
If your car tailgate or bonnet is no longer staying the open position then the gas struts that support it need replacing. Our direct replacement gas struts are manufactured here in the UK, come with a 2 year warranty and are delivered next day. Which Strut Should I Order?
Can a new tailgate support an aftermarket spoiler?
If you’ve added additional weight to your tailgate such as an aftermarket spoiler or a bike rack then the original struts will no longer be powerful enough to support the tailgate. We can supply brand new car gas struts at a higher force to account for the extra weight.
These gas charged devices are also called lift supports, shocks, and strut arms whose purpose is the support the weight of the liftgate and make it easy to open and close. Be sure to have a helper hold the weight of the door or use something sturdy to prop it open like a long piece of wood or a step ladder.
This is my detailed procedure for easily replacing weak or failing lift struts on tailgates and is the same for lift gates, hatchbacks, trunk lids, and hoods. These gas charged devices are also called lift supports, shocks, and strut arms whose purpose is the support the weight of the liftgate and make it easy to open and close.
What kind of tailgate support is Stabilus?
Stabilus gas charged lift supports are manufactured to automotive O.E. performance and quality specifications, restores the original opening and closing speeds of your hood, hatch or trunk, are easy to install, no special tools required. Exact replacement, engineered for your application. Rust-resistant piston rod extends product life.
What’s the best way to replace a strut?
Use a screwdriver to carefully remove these supports and remove the mechanism. Install the replacements: Carefully tap the top of the strut into its place using a small light hammer. If you are replacing both struts, complete this step on both and then do the same for the bottoms of each.