LakeNorman_FJ40
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Thanks. The specs on my struts and related hardware came from another guy here on Expo with a Bantam trailer. All parts were sourced from McMaster-Carr:
- Gas Spring with Threaded Ends 150 Force, 26.38" Extended Length, 10.24" Stroke (part #9416K212 x2)
- 10 mm Ball Socket, M8 Thread, Steel for Gas Spring with Threaded Ends (part #9416K79 x4)
- Ball Mounting Hardware Steel, Flat Ball Bracket (part #9512K91 x4)
My only change would be to upgrade the strut lifting force to 175# or 200#. But the other guy had a flat lid with less bracing than my lid, so the additional lift required to lift my heavier lid makes sense. In hindsight of course.
- Gas Spring with Threaded Ends 150 Force, 26.38" Extended Length, 10.24" Stroke (part #9416K212 x2)
- 10 mm Ball Socket, M8 Thread, Steel for Gas Spring with Threaded Ends (part #9416K79 x4)
- Ball Mounting Hardware Steel, Flat Ball Bracket (part #9512K91 x4)
My only change would be to upgrade the strut lifting force to 175# or 200#. But the other guy had a flat lid with less bracing than my lid, so the additional lift required to lift my heavier lid makes sense. In hindsight of course.