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what do they call it? Any recommendations?
MPTech:
For my Juke project, I have a hinged front door that swings open, hinged at the bottom.
I'd like to add a "piston"(?) to the door to control it's opening. It's kind of heavy and could use a little assitance, but I don't want it to just fall open either. I'm thinking like what is used on a car trunk (gas strut(?), the name just came to me as I was typing).
Anybody have any experience with these? (besides opening your trunk! :laugh2:)
I'm looking for one that is about 16" closed and 21" open. I have some flexibility on the mounting locations, so the sizes can vary +/- an inch or so.
I was thinking a hardware stor originally, but after my car trunk example, I think I'll try an Auto Parts store too.
just Thinking out loud, it helps!
Thanks! MPTech
jimmy2x2x:
This what you are talking about?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STRUT-GAS-RAM-BONNET-BOOT-GAS-STRUT-ROSE-JOINTED-END-/230530368554?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35acae442a#ht_790wt_1119
MPTech:
Thanks.
yes, that's what I had in mind. I did find a couple sites that seem pretty technical (ie: expensive), since I figured out what they're called now.
One of the sites had a model that could be adjusted for pressure, I think since I'm experimenting, that would be a good feature.
I don't want the door shooting open!
all suggestions are greatly appreciated.
bkenobi:
Also search for "rear hatch strut" or just "hatch strut". I found quite a few available, but they all seem a lot more expensive than what you found already.
Thenasty:
junk yard is your best cheap solution. ;D