Hatch / Gas Strut Inquiry
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:16 am
I had posted a "Strut Poundage" question in another post, but thought I'd keep this issue separate.
I installed the struts this morning using 100 pound struts, 28 inch length. Took a couple of tries (slightly tweaked locations) to get them to allow the hatch to close
correctly. Had success after moving the lower fixed point out more and the upper fixed point more toward the hinge. These locations also allow the hatch to open
slightly higher. But the poundage on the struts seems to not be strong enough to hold the hatch open. I'm thinking of going to either 125 pound or the next choice is
150 pounds. Any thoughts about which? I know it's probably tough to make a suggestion without seeing it. With the 100 pounders the hatch does not rise on its own.
Thanks for any thoughts.
John
I installed the struts this morning using 100 pound struts, 28 inch length. Took a couple of tries (slightly tweaked locations) to get them to allow the hatch to close
correctly. Had success after moving the lower fixed point out more and the upper fixed point more toward the hinge. These locations also allow the hatch to open
slightly higher. But the poundage on the struts seems to not be strong enough to hold the hatch open. I'm thinking of going to either 125 pound or the next choice is
150 pounds. Any thoughts about which? I know it's probably tough to make a suggestion without seeing it. With the 100 pounders the hatch does not rise on its own.
Thanks for any thoughts.
John