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Hi all

 

I am sick of the doors not staying open and thinking its time for new gas struts any advise on what ones to replace them with ????

 

 

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You can get them custom made here in SA about $30 each. If you have the old ones, he can make them the same length with the same fittings, measure the force rating and make the new ones slightly stronger. He did a set for me for my drifter canopy and they are really good.

 

 

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Thanks for the info Patrick

 

Will get in touch with them

 

 

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Ditto. Just got mine regased at out local Caboolture Strut Re-Gas near airfield for $15.00 took 10 mins.

 

Graham

 

 

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Do they drill a hole or uncrimp the end cap to regas a strut? Do they look any different after refurbishment?

 

 

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No, they removed the small end attachment fitting and placed it into a pressure chamber and re pressurised the init to the original value and checked unit on a mechanical tester after replacing the end fitting.

 

All ready to reinstall into Savannah door.

 

They quoted approx $30 .00 for a new item.

 

If you need assistance pm me and I can either take your unit to them or purchase a new strut for you. Their contact no is 07-54281006.

 

Regards Graham

 

 

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So they blow the gas in past the seal, wouldn't work if that was the same seal that let the initial charge go then.

 

 

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The strut was installed incorrectly by original builder 4 years ago eg main strut body to the bottom.

 

I was told that you normally get a few recharges before the strut seals have had it if installed correctly.

 

The pressure check was ok and I suppose the worst case scenario will be that I will need to buy a new item for $30.00.

 

Will keep you posted.

 

 

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