gas struts

Submitted: Monday, Mar 17, 2014 at 16:56
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i have a 17ft jayco freedom poptop. the struts need replacing . my struts have 10mm shafts and the new ones have 8mm shafts. myshafts also are 330n and the new ones 400n. are the new specs still ok to install?
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Reply By: Member - Phil 'n Jill (WA) - Monday, Mar 17, 2014 at 17:26

Monday, Mar 17, 2014 at 17:26
Only taking a punt on this based on past experience with these gadgets, but as long as the struts are same physical sizes, the only difference is probably the higher gas rating - giving them a greater holding capacity.

Bloke at work had some fitted to his solar panels and they just didn't pump the panels up as desired and after considerable research into getting replacement struts, he was advised by the solar panel installer that he would simply add more gas to the existing units to overcome the problem.

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Follow Up By: Member - bbuzz (NSW) - Monday, Mar 17, 2014 at 21:13

Monday, Mar 17, 2014 at 21:13
The Strut Man (a franchise) is helpful on the Central Coast. There are others across this big, brown land!

He repaired my struts, replaced as needed and put more gas as required. A thoroughly professional job.

Reasonable price too.

No association, just a satisfied customer.

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Follow Up By: Bogden K - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 at 08:37

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 at 08:37
hi, thats ok, but im mainly concerened with the shaft size, regards
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Reply By: Ozhumvee - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 at 08:11

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 at 08:11
If you know the extended and compressed lengths and the pressure required you can also buy them online form a variety of places like Ovesco.
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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 at 08:32

Tuesday, Mar 18, 2014 at 08:32
The new ones will be ok, they will make lifting the roof a little easier.
You could have just had your original ones regassed.

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