Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: How long do gas struts last in storage?
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:36:58 -0700

Craig,

Here's hoping there's a sof accuracy some accuracy to that theory. The nitrogen they put in struts are probably less likely to escape when there is no movement in the seals. But come to think of it, those seals are the likely culprit which does not age well and ultimately fail.

Regards,

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Mar 29, 2011, at 5:18 AM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> I bought a 1980 westy that had sat for about 20 years. The struts were good and I kept them. Still work. 
> So....
> in my experience, they wear out from use, but not from sitting.
> 
> -Craig
>