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quote:Originally posted by mullen
Wondering if anyone has installed hydraulic lift arms, similiar to those on the hatch door of an SUV to hold open large (and heavy) storage area doors. Not really fond of the little clip factory-installed to hold these doors open.
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Ok, since nobody has found them yet, here’s a link:
http://www.mcmaster.com/ Anybody can buy from them.
Once there, type in “gas strut” (without the quotes) in the find products box.
Page 1100 has miniature struts with a 5lb force probably would work well for a cabinet.
Page 1097 shows the formulas and instructions for calculating the force and stroke you'll need.
In the future, I'm planning on adding these to my front and side basement doors. I'll probably just go snoop around the local Teton dealer and take some measurements.
They've already done all the math
Ken