[DeTomaso] Deck Lid Strut Part #'s

[Erik Anderson]

Yep, when I release the latch my decklid flies open!  I was kinda surprised considering I have the Wilkinson struts ... so I am looking to replace them.
 
I am going to remove my Wilkinson struts today and take them to a few places to see what alternatives they offer.  Good suggestion in using a scale to determine the lifting power.

EA 

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From: MikeLDrew at aol.com [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com]
Sent: Sat 20/02/2010 2:10 PM
To: Erik Anderson; wdemelo at cogeco.ca; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Deck Lid Strut Part #'s



In a message dated 2/20/10 13 05 54, eanderson at geotracinternational.com writes:




	I went and checked out the Napa struts yesterday.  They are SUPER stiff!  I mean, I couldn't move them an inch with all my weight. 
	



The struts have a very difficult job; they have to lift a lot of weight and have a very poor lever arm to do so.  So they are necessarily very stiff.  Having said that, if they are TOO stiff they will actually damage the decklid.  So it's a very fine line.

I think (if memory serves) you need a 'weight' of about 100-110 lbs.  Easily tested by placing one end on a bathroom scale, then pressing down and noting the weight when they actually move.

The shocks should be just strong enough to hold your decklid open when it's fully open.  If you release your latch and raise it halfway, it should just stay there, or perhaps slowly open.  If you release your latch, let go of the decklid and it flies open on its own, they're too stiff.

Mike 
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