REFLECTOR: gas spring for door

[doug.holub at tx.rr.com]

Super. Thanks, Kurt.
---- NMFlyer1 at aol.com wrote: 
> Doug, 
>  
> Doesn't seem like anyone answered your real question. I bought mine  
> different from the old factory type, and changed things a bit. I ordered them by  
> spec, not by application. Therefor, you can cross reference the size and  
> pressures you want. 
>  
> Here is where I bought mine:   
> 
> _SPD  gas springs and hardware - hinges, handles, drawer slides, latches, 
> catches  and locks - A Barnes Group, Inc. Company_ 
> (http://www.spdhardware.com/catalog/list.asp?id={A818FF64-E51A-422F-A59A-4E2E52A3BDA2})  
> With SPD, it is best if you order online, if you call in a phone order..  
> they have higher purchase minimums. 
>  
>  
> Here is a similar company:    _Gas Springs, Gas  Cylinders, Dampers, Struts 
> and Shock Absorbers from SUSPA Incorporated_ 
> (http://www.suspa-inc.com/products/gassprings.htm)  
>  
>  
> Hope that helps. 
>  
> Kurt Winker
>  
> My gas spring for the door is 20 years old and won't hold the door up.  It's 
> made by Eberhard, part number EB-EAA-8350-P1-60. It's 12 inches fully  
> extended. Is this same gas spring shipped with the kit today?
> 
> I bought  one at AutoZone today that was 12.5" long, but I think the spring 
> is too strong.  It distorts the door a little when it's closed.
> 
> Doug  Holub
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