Galley hatch struts

[Tiki Dude]

Anybody have a good source for galley hatch struts, I have a customer that wants one on the custom unit I am doing for him. I have been using the primitive dowel system on my other units.

[toypusher]

Try NAPA or some other auto parts store.

[Dean_A]

I got my star-wheel type hatch supports from Austin Hardware and I'm happy with them.

If you want the gas type, www.mcmaster.com has a nice selection, and lots of different mounting options.

[Tiki Dude]

Whats the catalog item number for the Austin Hardware unit? Thanks

[prohandyman]

Tiki
Got mine off ebay. There is a guy on there selling struts of all sizes and weight capacities, usually for around $20 a pair. I think his user name is "ohopbob". Mine work great.

[Dean_A]

Whats the catalog item number for the Austin Hardware unit? Thanks

The part# is AH 716 AA ZN. They have them in lots of different lengths. I ended up cutting mine down for an exact fit.

http://www.austinhardware.com/subCatego ... bCatID=203

[Sam I am]

I used the star wheel type from Allegis Hardware (#6228 locking $9.90 each). When opened fully and locked, two holes line up and you put a 1/4" bolt or pin through them so the hatch can't fall down. Works great!

[dreadcptflint]

Oh come on do an electric lift like Len's old slumber coach.

(Take a look if you forgot: http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=290278&highlight=#290278)