Need a Seat Strut with more lift - any suggestions?

[Pooch]

I ordered this item from Amazon, and it fit perfectly. It has more lift than the OEM but not too much as to be problematic. Literally, just plug and play. All fittings are same as factory took less than 5 minutes to install. The Amazon details are, SACHS STABILUS GAS SPRING WINDOW (SG359011). I would order it again if I needed to replace for any reason.

I see you have a 2019 Spyder … do you think this item would fit the heated seat for a 2021 RTLtd? I am not having a problem as yet but thought I might have it on hand just in case… Thanks.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I see you have a 2019 Spyder … do you think this item would fit the heated seat for a 2021 RTLtd? I am not having a problem as yet but thought I might have it on hand just in case… Thanks.

Wasn't the seat changed from one piece to two piece w/ the 2020 MY?

 

[Bartender]

My earlier post would refer to a 2019 or earlier RT and not the new model with a split seat. I was replying originally to a post from an owner of a 2014 RT. Post 2019, I have no idea. Frankly, I didn't realize that 2020 and up had a strut.

 

[skip]

thanks everyone for the input, thanks gkamer for the video on you tube, order that strut

 

[rick_w]

I got a sachs sg359011 off Ebay several years ago. They work perfect and will last way longer than the original. Just go to Ebay and do a search, $15 to $24. These are stronger then your original.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I got a sachs sg359011 of Ebay several years ago. They work perfect and will last way longer than the original. Just go to Ebay and do a search, $15 to $24.

I came across a couple of product descriptions that indicate Sachs (also Stabilus) is actually an OE supplier so that may be the one BRP uses. Here's a link to the one from Lift Supports. https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/17-72-lift-supports-depot-pm3787-lift-support-with-pm3787-w/, and on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Can-Am-Spyde...1594044&sprefix=sachs+sg359011,aps,178&sr=8-4.

 

[NorwegianRT]

The strut is not holding up the seat and I have taken it out to measure length and possibly find part number on it.
I could find some info printed on the original strut so I took it with me to a shop that have lots of types of struts.
The only thing preventing me from buying a new one was that there was no info on how many Newtons the original strut was delivering. Does anyone know ?

 

[Peter Aawen]

Here's an earlier thread that might help a bit more:

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...rut-Length-and-Force-Required&highlight=Strut

 

[NorwegianRT]

Temporary 3D fix.

As I have to wait for new strut I powered up my 3D printer again.

 

[ulflyer]

I just use a scrap piece of 1 x 2 cut about 6 inches long.
Lays flat on the left side under the seat when closed.
Works great, and about as cheep as it gets.

Yep, works for me too, other than mine is a round dowel about 3/4" in diameter. One end slips into hole on left rear. I tacked a rubber bushing on one end to keep it from slipping. Might get around to painting it black one of these days.

 

[Snoking1127]

Slightly shorter, once the seat starts up, it does it all on its own.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093H4QHV6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Top case strut:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDPI3O9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Did all three recently. That is both seats and the top case on the Asphalt Grey one.

 

[bikerbillone]

Yep, works for me too, other than mine is a round dowel about 3/4" in diameter. One end slips into hole on left rear. I tacked a rubber bushing on one end to keep it from slipping. Might get around to painting it black one of these days.

Sounds like my experience right down to the wood prop. The OEM was replaced by the dealer under warranty, the second one failed soon after replacement. I was not gonna waste another day at the dealer and have it fail too. Freaking stick works every time.

 

[Mikey]

I used an aftermarket prop, and would never use anything else, works great!!:2thumbs:

 

[bikerbillone]

Mikey, I've said more than once, I do love my 2020 RTL, but holy cow, you'd think that BRP would wake up and do this one little thing right and not inconvenience the customer. I do understand that BRP is big, way to big even have this on their radar.

 

[davev1pa]

I got these for the seat.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3LTVFJ9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1