Photo of gas strut, a question (4 Viewers)

[Emmit]

As per title, the accompanying photo shows one end of a defective strut.
The 'fixings' are model specific and, should I find a suitable replacement, I would like to apply them to the new strut.

It will be seen that across the end (and at the other end as well) there is a piece of what appears to be sprung steel straddling a slot.

Is it a question of inserting a suitable screwdriver into that slot to lever out the sprung steel thus releasing the ball joint it holds?

 

[Lenny HB]

Normally the ends unscrew, have a word with SGS they may be able to advise.

 

[rb62]

As per title, the accompanying photo shows one end of a defective strut.
The 'fixings' are model specific and, should I find a suitable replacement, I would like to apply them to the new strut.

It will be seen that across the end (and at the other end as well) there is a piece of what appears to be sprung steel straddling a slot.

Is it a question of inserting a suitable screwdriver into that slot to lever out the sprung steel thus releasing the ball joint it holds?

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In answer to your question, Yes
but keep an eye on the spring clip as it will fly off!

 

[Spanner]

Yes just lever up the clip a little and the bracket comes away, SGS Engineering is a good place for a replacement strut

SGS Engineering | Gas Struts, Power Tools & Generators UK

Gas struts for domestic, leisure and specialist applications, UK manufactured by SGS. UK supplier of generators, air compressors, power tools & tool chests.

www.sgs-engineering.com

 

[Emmit]

Normally the ends unscrew, have a word with SGS they may be able to advise.

Hi Lenny,

These don't and SGS refurbed this, (and it's mate) last September.
I'm awaiting their response to my enquiry.

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[Dave and Jen]

12 months warranty?
Dave