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    Default "RT side luggage compartment cover shock absorber"

    Someone had started asking about this but pulled their thread. They had been asking about a 'gas strut' for their wife, which got some humorous comments, including mine. But, once we figured out what part they were talking about and prepared to answer seriously the thread got pulled.

    Anyway, I think the question itself is a valid one in that there are many parts on the Spyder that are generic and don't have to be replaced with an expensive OEM part and this is one.

    Does anyone know what the specs are for these struts / shock absorber, so we can maybe cross-reference with after-market units and have this as a reference in the future?

    Thanks.
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    The seat strut at orielly's is sg359011 it is $25
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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    Someone had started asking about this but pulled their thread. They had been asking about a 'gas strut' for their wife, which got some humorous comments, including mine. But, once we figured out what part they were talking about and prepared to answer seriously the thread got pulled.

    Anyway, I think the question itself is a valid one in that there are many parts on the Spyder that are generic and don't have to be replaced with an expensive OEM part and this is one.

    Does anyone know what the specs are for these struts / shock absorber, so we can maybe cross-reference with after-market units and have this as a reference in the future?

    Thanks.
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    All the shocks do have a original manufacturer part number on them.
    They usually have the original manufacturer name as well.

    For instance, here is the rear trunk shock:





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    Default gas struts info

    Quote Originally Posted by finless View Post
    All the shocks do have a original manufacturer part number on them.
    They usually have the original manufacturer name as well.

    For instance, here is the rear trunk shock:
    That gave me the idea of taking a picture of the side compartment shock and here it is. side compartment shock.jpg

    Suspa Part number is C16-27720 and it's $95 from them https://shop.suspa.com/c16-27720-gas-spring-p4722.aspx but only $22 from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Suspa-C16-080.../dp/B0041EBSX4

    A thread on this forum from 2013 called 'gas strut spring' had this info;

    Seat: C16-27695

    Measuring center-to-center on the mounting point:
    10.8" compressed, 17.7" extended
    18 Lbs. of force


    Trunk Lid: C16-28002

    Measuring center-to-center on the mounting point:
    5.1" compressed, 7.9" extended
    32 Lbs. of force

    (Clevis end is 10mm. Bushing OD is 10mm, ID is 6mm, length is 14mm. Screw is M6x30x1.0 T27 Torx)
    (Ball Stud is 10mm, 13mm Hex, Stud is M8x18x1.25 (I assume for the seat as well))


    Saddle Bag Damper: C16-27720

    Measuring center-to-center on the mounting point:
    5.27" compressed, 7.63" extended
    No force, this is a damper




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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    Suspa Part number is C16-27720 and it's $95 from them https://shop.suspa.com/c16-27720-gas-spring-p4722.aspx but only $22 from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Suspa-C16-080.../dp/B0041EBSX4
    C'mon folks. This is good info don't ya think?
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    Great info....

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