Engine compartment gas lifts

[Kurt Horvath]

Hi Bob,

How did you compress the gas lifts to install them?

I have a broken end on one lift in the right forward bay and I'm having a time
trying to compress it to remove it.

I've been told that ratchet straps will work but it doesn't feel right. Doesn't
look safe either.

Got any insight here. It would be a great help.

Kurt Horvath
'95 PT-42
10AC


----- Original Message ----
From: Bob Lawrence
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 12:15:18 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Engine compartment gas lifts

Hi group,
I just installed Orr & Orr's 80 lb each gas lifts and it didn't make
any difference. Geeze...how heavy is this rear hatch?
Before I blow another $25 bucks, can anybody tell me how heavy the
lifts need to be 100 lbs? 150 lbs? each?

Bob Lawrence
84 PT6
Tacoma, Wa.






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