Ever mount a longer strut under the seat?

[FWSpyder]

Most people unhook one end of the strut under the seat when working under the seat, so they can raise the seat further. So, why not just mount a longer strut on it so it will go up all the way?

Anybody ever try this?

 

[Snoking1127]

Most people unhook one end of the strut under the seat when working under the seat, so they can raise the seat further. So, why not just mount a longer strut on it so it will go up all the way?

Anybody ever try this?

You will have to change the attachment points. As a longer one will not allow the seat to go down all the way.

 

[FWSpyder]

You will have to change the attachment points. As a longer one will not allow the seat to go down all the way.

That may not be true as the current (stock) one does not compress all of the way. There is about 2" of strut rod showing when fully compressed.

 

[KX5062]

I thought about doing just that, but instead, I just went with the stronger aftermarket strut of the same size. I think it would work, but you just have to make sure of the length and the strength of compression. You can't go too much stronger because of the flimsy plastic seat pan.

 

[Sagebrush]

I'd be wary of getting one too strong because it would make it difficult to latch the seat in the down position.