REFLECTOR: Over Center Gas Strut

[Michael Watson]

Thanks Pat,

I'll try that.

Mike W.

On 1/16/07, Pat Shea <xl340hp at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I'm not complaining about the strut life span, It's
> > just that it is a bear to replace.
>
> Mike,
>
> Although it can be done, trying to replace the Gas
> strut while it's under any compression is challenging.
>
> I prefer take off the micro switch bracket, the bolt
> that connects the over-center shock strut to the
> over-center linkage (right under the micro switch
> bracket), and then the bolt that holds the hydraulic
> cylinder to the over-center bracket.
>
> Now you can replace the gas strut easily. Once the new
> strut is in, pushing down on the over-center bracket
> until the hole lines up with the hydraulic cylinder so
> you can put that bolt back is easy too.
>
> Pat
>
>
>
>
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Mike W
1997 Velocity Elite RG
Franklin /IVO Electric CS