Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:50:30 -0600
Reply-To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Hatchback struts
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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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