Replacing weak trunk struts How-to with pics

[gsodonis]

I just completed a How-to word document with pics detailng the installation of Strong Arm gas charged struts in place of weak, worn out stockers. The file is 6megs and too large for me to attach. I emailed it to Earl and if he agrees that it has merit, look for it to be posted in the How To documents section.

[ensteele]

I will get it into a pdf form so it will not be as big and get it into the How-To Docs. Looks good.

[siceclipse]

was this how to ever made?

I measured the strut quickly:

14" open
10.25" closed.


This is measuring from the pivot points on the brackets

I was wondering how much pressure the new strut should have.
We use 90lbs for the hood and everyone seems to like that.

[gsodonis]

The how-to has been done for a while, just not PDF'd. I'll find a place to host it and post a link tonight.

Originally Posted by siceclipse

was this how to ever made?

I measured the strut quickly:

14" open
10.25" closed.


This is measuring from the pivot points on the brackets

I was wondering how much pressure the new strut should have.
We use 90lbs for the hood and everyone seems to like that.

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by siceclipse

was this how to ever made?

I measured the strut quickly:

14" open
10.25" closed.


This is measuring from the pivot points on the brackets

I was wondering how much pressure the new strut should have.
We use 90lbs for the hood and everyone seems to like that.

80 lb struts are recommended

[siceclipse]

mike are you correcting my Hood strut pressure or recomending trunk strut pressure.


this is for a SVX with a wing

[Mike621]

According to LetItSnow's writeup, which I utilized for the hood struts on my Claret, the recommended hood strut is 90lb and trunk is 80lb. Sorry for the confusion.

[bheinen74]

mine must need this. feels like i am pulling a motor lifting up the rear hatch, and it SLAMs shut unless i hold it til almost closed.
whats the cost, part number, and from where?

[SuberNatural]

If someone wants to email it to me, I can convert it to .PDF and have it hosted tonight.

secluded_luder(at)yahoo.com

[Sean486]

I'm a little confused, isn't this the document that you are looking for; right in the How-to-Documents section already??

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/How-To/41041.pdf

[Blacky]

That's for the hood, they're talking about the trunk.

[Sean486]

Originally Posted by Blacky

That's for the hood, they're talking about the trunk.

Ahhh ...sorry, my mistake.

[gsodonis]

Here it is - it's hosted on SCRIBD:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/10282223/H...X-Hatch-Struts

[Sean486]

Nice!!! I just might give that a try when the weather warms up.

[ensteele]

Originally Posted by gsodonis

Here it is - it's hosted on SCRIBD:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/10282223/H...X-Hatch-Struts

I will get it into the How-To Docs if you send it to me in Word Format.