Madison Sully
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Not Home Depot, but I got this one on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDPI3O9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Gas strut for trunk on the RT
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Not Home Depot, but I got this one on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDPI3O9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
IdahoMtnSpyder
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You actually would be better off to put another shock on the other side. If you put too much force on the lid the tab the ball mounts to will bend. I put fender washers on both sides of the tab to stiffen it. See this post for links to good discussions about the trunk struts. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...nk-Gas-strut&p=1560507&viewfull=1#post1560507
Here's info on what I did. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...nk-on-the-RT&p=1406313&viewfull=1#post1406313
USAF
Member
How are you getting it onto the strut ?
K80Shooter
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You take one of the ends off and then slide it on. Then reinstall the end.
ThreeWheels
Active member
For both designs of the Spyder RT, you remove the rear passenger back rest and gain access from there. The strut mounting is a little bit different for the pre and post 2020 models, but the spring idea will work for either.
The photos I posted were for my 2020 RTL.
I used 1 and 1/2 of the 11/16" springs.
Remove the strut.
Compress the strut and hold it compressed using a zip tie. Be careful and safe when handling the springs.
Slip the springs over the strut.
Re-install the strut and then cut the zip tie to free the spring.
Reinstall the passenger back rest.
Happy Motoring.
This worked for me. I make no representations that this will work for anyone else.
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The bulk of the thread is about the 2019 & earlier RT's, but then there are a couple (few ??) of posts on this page that mention 2020+ Spyders.... apart from Frogman Dave's comment re his 2022 & his offer to print up a part given a template, your post #40 is one of the first to even mention the newer RT's, altho ThreeWheels alludes to them around post #35. So most of the info here is not helpful to you, certainly not anything prior to your post!
FWIW, I believe that so far, there's not much besides ThreeWheels' spring, the later version of the wedge thing, or a paint stick to help with your lid... :dontknow:
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bigbadbrucie
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Actually, WWW.CanAmSpyderAccessories.com has a great little SS Rod affair that I purchased and it works great.....no more worries wondering if the trunk lid is going to fall on my head. Check it out!
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hyea:I ordered struts from Amazon for the seat and trunk for my wife's '17 RT. They arrived over the weekend while we were out of town, will attempt replacement tonight to see how they work.
EDIT: Installed the struts. VERY easy job. Doing both of them took less than half an hour, and that was mainly because I was checking their respective forces for comparison.
Ordered through Amazon, both of them are from LiftSupportsDepot.com.
The trunk strut is PM3300, the seat strut is LSD0019.
Checked forces on the bathroom scale.
Old trunk: 16.5 lbs.
New trunk: 29.2 lbs.
Old seat: 18.4 lbs.
New seat: 38.6 lbs.
Initial impressions: the trunk strut could stand to be a bit stronger. I think I will order the hardware to install a second strut and keep the load balanced. The seat strut does the job, but it could also stand to be a bit stronger. I might look for something stronger if I need to change them again, but not right away.
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EDIT: Installed the struts. VERY easy job. Doing both of them took less than half an hour, and that was mainly because I was checking their respective forces for comparison.
Ordered through Amazon, both of them are from LiftSupportsDepot.com.
The trunk strut is PM3300, the seat strut is LSD0019.
Checked forces on the bathroom scale.
Old trunk: 16.5 lbs.
New trunk: 29.2 lbs.
Old seat: 18.4 lbs.
New seat: 38.6 lbs.
Initial impressions: the trunk strut could stand to be a bit stronger. I think I will order the hardware to install a second strut and keep the load balanced. The seat strut does the job, but it could also stand to be a bit stronger. I might look for something stronger if I need to change them again, but not right away.
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seaweed
Member
I have added a second trunk strut on my Spyder, and it opens very nicely and stays open. I believe that if you can safely leave the trunk open while in storage (no mice or varmint around) the strut will be in the relaxed position rather then the compressed position it will last a lot longer. That is what I do now. IMHO
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
:agree: ...... Except I made my own ..... another Member " safecracker " had posted that He bought one also ..... I asked Him to make a Tracing and mail it to me. ..... He did and DIY'd it ..... This thing is sooooooooooooooooooooo simple, I'm amazed I hadn't figured out how to make one years ago...... I simplified making it by not trying to cut out the entire shape. I just made it straight ( without the thumb piece ) and then glued a piece of scrap..... Anyone interested I'll explain how simple this is to make ....... Mike :thumbup:
bigbadbrucie
New member
Good on ya Mike......yeah, they are very simple. I've had mine now for a couple of years. No More Worries about it wearing out, or getting weak.
bigbadbrucie
New member
Bangorbob...... I wouldn’t be too hard on BRP, look at all the stuff you can do to a Harley...... it’s not just these machines! And what about automobiles.... new wheels..... new wrap for the back window? Even the 18 wheelers..... new Pipes ....... new horn...... dress up the sleeper? No, it’s not just BRP, IT’S US....YOU AND I!
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Wheels, wraps, lights, horns, ... etc., etc. are not necessarily design inadequacies. Those are just adjustments for personal tastes. Having to improvise a system to keep your trunk lid or seat up while refueling is not something you CAN do, it's pretty much something you HAVE to do, and that's sad.
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IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
There are only two or three reasons why you would have to repair/improvise something like the seat strut. First is wear out. All gas shocks deteriorate with time so you can't put the blame for that on BRP. Second, you have changed to a heavier seat or have added load to it. Again, that is out of BRP's control. So I don't see how or why a seat strut that doesn't hold up the seat is a BRP quality control problem.
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