Hi Ralph,

There have been many discussions in the past concerning hatch struts.
IIRC Bus Depot sells two levels of strength and recommend one strong
and one normal as a compromise.

It's common for struts to leak and fail in use. I was wondering how
serious of a problem that would be when they were just left in
storage.

Cheers,

BenT

On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 3:05 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:
> I think you may be on to something there i've seen many with little use that
> go flat?� My 82 westy project is needing a pair anyone know wich brand is
> best and maybe if a stronger pair is recommended?
>
> On Mar 29, 2011 4:03 AM, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Wondering how long one should expect gas struts such as those used on
> rear hatches and hood last in storage? Thinking of buying spares and
> just keep them stashed away. But most of stuff I read says gas struts
> will leak a pressure periodically to the point of eventually rendering
> them useless. Any ideas?
>
> I noticed vendors tend to have clearance sales on gas struts which
> seems to support the notion.
>
>
> TIA,
>
> --
> BenT
>

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BenT