The rear hatch has one on each side to make it easier for you to open it.
They are slender black rods with polished chrome pistons that extend under
gas pressure when you open the hatch.
TEMiller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark C" <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: GRRRR! (was RE: Raising poptop with kayak on roof)

Where can I see a pneumatic cylinder so I know what this is? thanks.

> It is hard enough to raise the roof without a load on top of it!  Take the
> load off and then raise it or put some pneumatic cylinders on the supports
> to help you raise it or get an assistant to help you raise it.
> TEMiller