Gas struts that lift roof

Post by **squire** » 22 Jun 2008, 15:25

In order to fit the gas struts, is a special tool needed to compress them so you can attach them?

If you know please respond now we're in the middle of (trying) to do it!!

Cheers

Post by **squire** » 22 Jun 2008, 15:26

My phone number is 07716056946

cheers

Post by **Fritz** » 22 Jun 2008, 15:54

Rather than trying to attach them one at a time, I would suggest having 2 or 3 of you to fit them all at the same time.

2 to do the fitting and 1 to hold the roof up while you do it.

or if you are doing it on your own use a small ratchet strap as a compresser.

Regards,

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Post by **squire** » 22 Jun 2008, 16:24

cheers, i will get a small wratchet strap tomorrow from work, all 4 came off a doddle, but only one would fit, the other 3 would require arms like the Atlas dude to compress and sadly i am not he

Post by **squire** » 22 Jun 2008, 21:55

Just a thought, is a small wratchet strap the way forward or is there actually an official tool for doing this.

Post by **Rozzo** » 23 Jun 2008, 06:33

tek the short one off then fit the other 3 m8

Post by **squire** » 23 Jun 2008, 08:31

Post by **ermie571** » 23 Jun 2008, 08:45

Done mine at the weekend.......needed 3 people...two held the roof in an elevated position, while another fitted the struts....but is a side elevating roof....

Em
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