some tips please

[Andrade]

So.. I managed to fit two shocks to keep the rear hatch open. but theyre a bit too strong since i had to buy a new set to find the exact length i wanted. Any ideas on how to make them less resistant? (apart from closing and opening it 1000 times)

 

[deltamal]

One shock? would still keep it open ok.....

[Andrade]

One shock? would still keep it open ok.....

 

It does, however when i put the spare wheel over the hatch it bends and doesn't look too well. Also with two shocks its more symmetrical

 

[Vista]

Are they gas struts? if so, can you not adjust the pressure in them?

[Andrade]

Are they gas struts? if so, can you not adjust the pressure in them?

 

I think they are, however there are no knobs or anything. How can you adjust the pressure?

[Vista]

It's hard to say without seeing them but there are fixed and variable type dampers. Sods law says yours are fixed.

[Grizzley Dell]

dont know if it will help but i have gas strutts on my coach side lockers, they adjust by twisting the shaft.

[Andrade]

Thanks i will give that a try this evening

[PlopPlop]

if ya can't adjust em you'll have to alter the way it mounts, its possible, where the rods mount to the lid, the closer to the hinges you go the lighter it will feel

[GT_lenny]

just use a dzus fastener to hold it closed - it'll still look nice n neat

[Fiesta Steve]

You need to buy ones that are less powerful.

[Andrade]

just use a dzus fastener to hold it closed - it'll still look nice n neat

 

i ordered those this morning

[Andrade]

You need to buy ones that are less powerful.

 

problem is i needed the body of the shock to be exactly 300mm long, otherwise they would either hit the tank, or have the hatch open too little. these were the perfect dimensions