Help with picking the right gas shocks for my galley

[dano]

Hi everyone, I'm sick of using the sticks on my galley lid and want to install gas struts. Im asking for help from those that know.
I lifted my hatch belly high and stepped on a scale. After my weight the hatch was 25 pounds. So when I buy them do I get 25 pound struts or should I buy something different like 50, 75 or 100 pound rating? Also can I go to Home depot or Lowes? Do they have them or is someplace better?
Thanks for all the help once again.
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Dano

[RandyG]

Where were you holding the hatch, at the lip? Cause when you move the lift point closer to the hinge it will get heavier.
I bet you can get some at an auto store and rv parts store.

[dano]

Thanks Randy,
Yea I was holding the hatch at the lip.
I should have looked before I posted. All kinds of posts here on gas struts.
Dano

[dexstrom]

You will want more than the weight just to lift it up, I would go with more than 25# based on your determination on the scales. I would look at 40# struts if I were buying. There are adjustable struts you can get and once you determine what weight will work you then order that size. Sorry I don't have the website anymore for the place but it was an RV parts site.

[H.A.]

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[Toyotamike]

I used a bed lift kit for mine but it's twice as heavy as yours. Check out www.hatchlift.com they have the struts and more importantly the mounts.

[dano]

Thanks everyone. I got a pair and will try to put them on this week. Will let ya know if they work.
Dano