Have we all been installing gas struts upside down?

Rod/anchor hatches; and any other places that use Gas Struts.

Apparently, the big heavy part should be on the TOP. Duhhh I didn't know that but it is true.

regards richg99

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkqYb8BDDgc

Learn something new everyday.

Never really thought about it, but now that you mention it the barrel is always "up".

I just installed these on rod lockers and forward aft storage bin(battery compartment) so, I will have to turn them around!

moecarama said:

I just installed these on rod lockers and forward aft storage bin(battery compartment) so, I will have to turn them around!

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No, I think yours are correctly installed.

So do I. Heavy part on top.

I have a freind from Oz (Austrailia). He said they have trucks that come to you and recharge them. They put in a seal if they leak oil and only replace if shaft is scored. There is no weight specific shocks. You buy a shock and they pump it up to a pressure that holds the weight. The fill fitting goes around the shaft and forces the gas pressure right past the seal. Quick and easy. He laughs at us Americans and quite often for good reason.

LDUBS said:

moecarama said:

I just installed these on rod lockers and forward aft storage bin(battery compartment) so, I will have to turn them around!

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No, I think yours are correctly installed.

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Well, been too busy to change'em around glad I didn't!....Thanks