We have these.  Without them, I could not raise the top and didn't dare try to lower it.  With them I have no problem, either direction.

Did you get the heavy-duty struts?  Unless you carry a load on your roof, you almost certainly don't need heavy-duty struts.

B&S
'87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc'
SoCal

On May 25, 2010, at 6:22 PM, Geo wrote:

> Do you have to pull really hard to get the last bit (8" or so) of
> travel to close the pop-top?
> 
> Mine lifts better with these (now my wife can raise the top) but it is
> much harder to close (now she can't close it).
> 
> Wondering if this is normal or if something is binding.  Don't really
> want to lube the joints as most lubes will end up migrating to &
> staining the canvas.
> 
> Geo
> 
> On 5/25/10, Danny C. <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Hey I just thought I would put this out there. I just bought a set for my
>> van and love them. They are way easy to install and work great.