Gas shock for trunk

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Gas - shock / strut / springs

You just coil it on (screw it on).

It won't be strong enough if you added a rack. Most people that added a rack got a 2nd shock to solve it once and for all.

The 2nd hole works but you have to be very careful not to go too high as if you do the shock will compress fully and stop before the lid shuts.

Back when I was looking for other shocks I never found one at NAPA or McMaster-carr because of the custom end. They could have them now though as that was like 2 years ago. The shock is made for BRP by Suspa. Believe it or not Suspa wants more money for it than BRP does! Another guy here found a shock for cheap but it did not have the correct end. He heated the old one and was able to remove the end and put it on the new shock. Looked like a lot of work.

If I was to do this over again, I would just bite the bullet and get the 2nd shock.

Bob

My shock is mounted on the trunk and not measurable - so if someone who has theirs off could measure from center to center the fittings on the OEM shock .....I'll find one from Mcmaster Carr and report it here on the Forum ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

Easy, simple, no cost. This mod works with the safety chrome rack. If I ever need more it will a $ 1 spring.


Lew L

I just drilled a second hole higher for the lower mount....3/4" was the magic number

 

[glorybiz]

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/lift-supports-depot-pm3300-gas-charged-misc-lift-support/

go to this link for your lift. I added a second one and no more problem

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/lift-supports-depot-pm3300-gas-charged-misc-lift-support/

go to this link for your lift. I added a second one and no more problem

Good find , however this can be purchased at McMasterCarr for a lot less ……( thanks to spyder01, for their thread today ) ……. Mike hyea:

 

[jegarh]

I have a question about Bob's video: I didn't see where he explained (or better yet: showed!) us the process for getting that R/C suspension spring onto the strut shock... :dontknow:

You just "screw" the coils on to the shaft.

 

[jegarh]

**shakes head a bit**
:shocked:
So, stock only comes with one lift then? And holes and whatnot to install a second one for, what, just in case???? :gaah:
Anyway, um, so the one I linked to is $45, plus 4 ball studs for $12 (are there other places where another lift could be...? No? OK).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076FGM8PW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Then miscellaneous hardware bits for $2-3 at your local True Value or Lowes or Home Depot.

Anyway.... Seriously, they only put one in there at the factory?? :banghead::banghead::banghead:

Hey, by the way I have 3 ball studs in case anyone needs one.

Hi Madison Sully

Last week I destroyed the trunk on my 2014 rt. The strut was already too tired to hold the trunk lid so I ordered another before the accident. The RT is being repaired at the moment and since I have this extra I would like to add it on the other side. I have a Show Chrome rack on the old lid and will be transferring it to the new one. Let me know what you would be willing to ship me one of your extra ball studs for, postage paid to me at:

Jerry Rhodes
500 E MAIN ST
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852