Gas Strut (piston) measurement

[greenchicken]

HI all.

TD almost done. Waiting for complete success before posting any pictures....

But I have a question. I want to add gas struts for the galley hatch.

Can anyone help me with how to determine the size/type I should order?

[troubleScottie]

The solution: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=58263

[Modstock]

I used my old gas struts from a Jeep Cherokee and took measurements from it. I think it was 5-1/2" below the pivot point. Length didn't matter, I just raised the hatch where I wanted it and screwed it on. Still used a camera inside to check clearance.

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[greenchicken]

Got it... thanks for the help spreadsheet and drawings.

So I need 28" extended to lift 50lbs.

two struts of course,.

Does that mean I buy 50lb struts or 25lb struts?

[tony.latham]

Does that mean I buy 50lb struts or 25lb struts?

If you inputted two struts and it spit out 50 lbs, then you need two 50 pounders.

T