I have about 7 new struts that look at first glance to be exactly like
those in the link above from GW's site.  I can send you the identifier if
you're interested.  I don't want to make any money on 'em.

On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 9:05 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> My friend Simon bought some 1250 N struts from Germany for the similar
> reason. They're great, lifts his spare tire rack and bike rack ( with tire
> and bike) that I made for him.
>
> Without anything on the hatch it's hard to close.
>
> Unfortunately the German source has dried up, but I mention it so you will
> know that 1250N is strong enough for a good load on hatch.
>
> Oh, and before anyone asks, it's been almost three years now with the
> struts and no adverse effect noted on the hatch.
>
> I've been looking for similar struts but not found any yet.
>
> Alistair
>
>
>
>
> > On Mar 28, 2017, at 7:24 PM, Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > I recently got a Gary Lee multipurpose rack, which has my spare, a gas
> can, and a hi-lift jack on it.
> >
> > I need some stronger struts and am having a hard time finding info about
> them.  Does anyone hear have any experience with them and could possibly
> recommend me some?
> >
> > All of the GoWesty/Bus Depot ones sound good, but they don't really give
> nay specific information.
> >
> > I've found these but I'm not even sure they'll fit.  I know the Vanagon
> ones compress to 11.75", as well.
> > http://www.siraweb.com/gas-prop-c16-23835
> >
> > Any help is appreciated.  I'd hate to be the guy responsible for our
> local Vdub mechanic getting hurt by a hatchback ;)
> >
> > Roman
>

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