smart51
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| posted on 16/8/08 at 05:19 PM |
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tailgate strut
My new car has a polycarbonate screen that hinges like a tailgate. I need a gas strut to hold it up, but a very gentle one as it isn't very
heavy. I bought one of eBay but it needs almost all my weight to close it. I want something much more lightly sprung.
Recommendations please?
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owelly
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| posted on 16/8/08 at 05:20 PM |
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RS Components do quite a few or just move the pivot point closer to the hinge?
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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clairetoo
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| posted on 16/8/08 at 05:22 PM |
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RS do a nice line in `adjustable` gas struts - but only adjustable one way , as to soften them they have a small bleed screw to release the pressure .
If you let too much out..........
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 16/8/08 at 05:24 PM |
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Might be better off with a 'lift and let go' to open, and 'lift a bit more and release' to close strut.
Not gas, relies on user muscle, but simple.
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balidey
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| posted on 16/8/08 at 09:19 PM |
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can you set up a friction hinge?
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smart51
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| posted on 16/8/08 at 09:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Might be better off with a 'lift and let go' to open, and 'lift a bit more and release' to close strut.
This would do. What are they called or where would I find one?
RS do nice adjustable gas springs but not for less than £50 sadly.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 17/8/08 at 10:20 AM |
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What about a weak S/H strut from a breakers ?
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 17/8/08 at 08:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Might be better off with a 'lift and let go' to open, and 'lift a bit more and release' to close strut.
This would do. What are they called or where would I find one?
I was afraid that you'd ask that question!
Here's one from Europa:
LINK
Here's a couple of others to consider:
LINK
I was talking about the 2nd one down on the left - the 'cam' one. I want a stay for my boot lid - I was considering the one on the
top-left as that would be easier to fit.
HTH
David
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