Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:10:16 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Hatchback struts
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Thanks Oliver. That's a good strong strut but I'm going to guess not quite strong enough to hold up tire carrier . Off the top of my head, 1250 N is north of 200 lbs force.
Cheers
Ab
> On Mar 29, 2017, at 1:14 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> WWW Search for Number found on Strut > GSNI-2300-150 KAT > Finds that they are Rated @ 150Lbs~
>
>
>> On 29 Mar , 2017, at 11:55 AM, Roman Haag wrote:
>>
>> Oh I like that, OlRivrRat. I think'tt work well. If it's strong enough to open it on its own once unlocked then I figure it'll make a loaded hatch easier at least.
>>
>>
>> Sent from someone's plumbing
>>
>>
>>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 13:50, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>>
>>> 1 Additional Note though ~ These Struts are the 1st Set I have ever that would cause
>>>
>>> the Hatch to Lift WithOut Help once the Lock is Unlocked ~ During the Summer I have to be
>>>
>>> Sure & Not have My Chin in the way when I release the Lock ~
>>>
>>>
>>>> On 29 Mar , 2017, at 11:41 AM, OlRivrRat wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm in trouble now ~ I decided that I would go out this Morn' & Measure to know
>>>>
>>>> for sure ~ Keep in mind that it is only 50ºF this Morn' so the Struts are considerably
>>>>
>>>> weaker than on a Hot Summer Day ~ But ~ I Was Way Off ~
>>>>
>>>> Went out with a 330Lb "Fish"Scale I have & only needed about 10% of it ~
>>>>
>>>> Out on the End of the Hatch it takes 30Lbs to pull it down & @ the Bottom of the
>>>>
>>>> Window it takes 45Lbs ~ I'll do the same test this Summer & let YouAll know ~
>>>>
>>>> There Really have been times when it has seemed to take everything I had
>>>>
>>>> to get it to go down ~ But than I Am Old ~
>>>>
>>>> ORR ~ DeanB
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 29 Mar , 2017, at 10:39 AM, Neil2 wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I have about 7 new struts that look at first glance to be exactly like
>>>>> those in the link above from GW's site. I can send you the identifier if
>>>>> you're interested. I don't want to make any money on 'em.
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 9:05 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My friend Simon bought some 1250 N struts from Germany for the similar
>>>>>> reason. They're great, lifts his spare tire rack and bike rack ( with tire
>>>>>> and bike) that I made for him.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Without anything on the hatch it's hard to close.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Unfortunately the German source has dried up, but I mention it so you will
>>>>>> know that 1250N is strong enough for a good load on hatch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Oh, and before anyone asks, it's been almost three years now with the
>>>>>> struts and no adverse effect noted on the hatch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've been looking for similar struts but not found any yet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Mar 28, 2017, at 7:24 PM, Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I recently got a Gary Lee multipurpose rack, which has my spare, a gas
>>>>>> can, and a hi-lift jack on it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I need some stronger struts and am having a hard time finding info about
>>>>>> them. Does anyone hear have any experience with them and could possibly
>>>>>> recommend me some?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> All of the GoWesty/Bus Depot ones sound good, but they don't really give
>>>>>> nay specific information.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I've found these but I'm not even sure they'll fit. I know the Vanagon
>>>>>> ones compress to 11.75", as well.
>>>>>>> http://www.siraweb.com/gas-prop-c16-23835
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Any help is appreciated. I'd hate to be the guy responsible for our
>>>>>> local Vdub mechanic getting hurt by a hatchback ;)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Roman
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Neil2
>>>>> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
>>>>> '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
>>>>> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
>>>>> '90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
>>>>> Fulltiming since August 2008
>>>>> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>>
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