Conqueror struts

[fubar]

***Final Update***

I was finally able to get appropriate replacement struts for both the front and rear hatches. They are from Mike <rv-trader@clearwire.net> at Columbia Struts http://columbiastruts.com

The fronts are 24.4" 20 lb and the rears are 28" 120lb. Both on 10mm balls. They fit in the stock location and work great. I fine ~$80 investment


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I am in dire need of replacements for the rear hatch struts on my Conqueror Compact. I have tried all the local options and cannot find anything close. This is the closest I can find on line.

The type 316 23"

http://www.mcmaster.com/#4155t801/=5mf9ht

Thoughts?

 

[mtnbike28]

no luck either!

I searched high and low after breaking one of mine. Even tried Dean and e-mailing a Europe and a South African dealer. The part that sucks was I have a part number from a well known manufacture and still couldn't find it.

I gave up, bought a different sized pair and drilled new holes in the trailer.
Please share if you find the right ones, mine don't open the rear hatch as high...

 

[StumpXJ]

Whats the hard part about finding them? McMaster has a huge selection, seems like they could be crossed referenced easily. What makes them different?

~ James

 

[Hilldweller]

They're just Monroe struts...

 

[ntsqd]

Two other potential sources for gas springs:

Austin Hardware

Reid Supply

 

[StumpXJ]

All you need to know is the extended and collapsed length, force poundage, and end type.

~James

 

[mtnbike28]

mine were...

Gabriel Gaslift 4145-261102

I do not have the compressed and extended lengths on me, but NOTHING matched.

YMMV

 

[StumpXJ]

Was anything within an inch or two? Its got a little room for play on the rear door. Somebody get me the info I posted above, and I gaurantee I can find what you need.

When I was searching for my gas struts, the options were infinite.

~ James

 

[UNI]

Just a thought, how about a Jeep rear door strut. I don't know if it would work, but you might want to check it out. Click Here: Rampage JK Rear Door Strut

Can Be Purchased At Quadratec: Click Here

 

[UK4X4]

physically measure the present shut and open lengths

remove one strut and use a fish scale in its place to see how much force you need.

or remove tailgate and tire and weigh it and divide by two and add 15%

the end discriptions and part numbers is a pain

 

[fubar]

Thanks to all and did all that. The ones referenced in the site I posted were the closest...AND they only come in stainless steel for $70 each.

I might just bite the bullet and spend the money.

*sigh*

 

[StumpXJ]

Here ya go. They are $17 bucks each, and are almost identical to what you posted in the orginal post, just steel instead of stainless.

McMaster part number.
9416K2

~ James

 

[tuber]

I've also had great luck with these folks - very friendly service over the phone. They're located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan:
http://www.lstechnologies.ca/

Provided the specs of the gas spring I wanted for my tail gate, and I had the spring in my hands 3 days later.

 

[fubar]

Stump - Thanks. Ordered and hopeful.

 

[StumpXJ]

No problem, good luck!

~ Stump