Gas Spring Question - Newbie

[jr88fan]

I have two gas springs that hold up the cover for the engine compartment on my 1987 Chaparral 198 XL. I have searched online and cannot find matching gas springs. They are 35" extended 19" compressed and have eyelets on the ends versus ball joints.

Any suggestions for replacing these?

 

[idahoelk]

Re: Gas Spring Question - Newbie

Try this site. http://www.internationalgassprings.com/html/metal_eye.htm

Part #: 1CU406864MM****

Rod Dia: .393

Cyl Dia: .866

Stroke: 16

Ext lenght: 35.58

Compressed Length: 19.58

Eye Dia: 8mm

Force: 100 to 250 Lbs.

I have been looking for replacement ends for my hatch cover struts and came across this site. It looks like they have what you want on this page.

Good luck.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Gas Spring Question - Newbie

Take the old ones to an auto parts store and match them up. If you can't find the exact ones, you can always go a bit heavier with the tension.