Rear trunk gas shock

[Devious56]

In a previous post it was pointed out that our strut is a one of a Kind creation for RT trunk use only. In the grand scheme of things that makes the trunk lid strut infinitesimal when compared to the uses your SUV hood struts can be used for and the volume that are manufactured.Economics of scale will get you every time.

It hasn't been proven that a reliable substitute isn't out there, so I'm still looking. At my age what else do I have to do? Anyway, Finless came up with a way that will work, if I decide I can't find a replacement. And, supply and demand used to determine prices until the government got involved, and you can play that game if you want to. I don't mind paying a fair price, but do draw the line at times. Other times I'll just do without.

David

 

[Purple Guy]

David

For about $65.00 total you get the One made for the Spyder, no jerry riggin and no problem with how it works, you spent in the area of 30,000 for the Spyder so in the grand scheme of things 65.00 is NADA go with the matching shock from BRP. :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

With the second shock will the lid stay up with a bag on the rack? (8 - 10 lbs) :dontknow:

 

[Purple Guy]

..:lecturef_smilie:..Mcmaster -Carr part # 4138T52

This is 1'' to short Mike.
The extended Lg on the BRP shock is 8''

 

[finless]

Here Mike... so you can see what it looks like...

Also the LBS force is not near as strong as usual shocks... You get one too strong and your going to break the plastic where the "ball" is mounted on the trunk lid..

Bob

 

[finless]

I took a frame from my video showing the custom end...

This is pressed on not screwed on. The tube of the shock is then flanged closed around the custom end!
This is not something you can just add to an off the shelf shock! Trust me I looked at trying to do it.
You will destroy the shock taking the custom end off! Let alone try to put it on a off the shelf shock...

I hope Joe Meyer can get his money back!

Bob

 

[jaherbst]

David

For about $65.00 total you get the One made for the Spyder, no jerry riggin and no problem with how it works, you spent in the area of 30,000 for the Spyder so in the grand scheme of things 65.00 is NADA go with the matching shock from BRP. :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

I am with Joe on this. You have put more than $65 working this already ( not to mention all the time the rest of the guys put in trying to help you save $20-30) Sheesh cough it up, you cant't take it with you. Sounds to me like your getting run over by the Elephants while worrying about the Piss Ants.

Jack

 

[finless]

One more thing to add....

For those that want to buy the BRP shock and add it to the other side.....

It does not come with the bolt on ball that you need for the trunk lid.
It also does not come with the bushing and the bolt/nut for the bottom.

So you will have to buy those parts as well.

Cruzr Joe... maybe since you did this, you can give everyone the parts you ordered?

Bob

 

[Cruzr Joe]

One more thing to add....

For those that want to buy the BRP shock and add it to the other side.....

It does not come with the bolt on ball that you need for the trunk lid.
It also does not come with the bushing and the bolt/nut for the bottom.

So you will have to buy those parts as well.

Cruzr Joe... maybe since you did this, you can give everyone the parts you ordered?

Bob

Here are the required parts and part #s with Prices.

This is the complete parts that are required to install a second gas shock for the rear trunk.

708300383 Gas Shock $59.99
708300384 Spacer $10.99 (for m6X30 bolt on top of shock)
250300039 Ball head stud $5.99 (For Bottom of shock)
233281414 hex Elastic Flanged Nut M6 $.72 (for ball head stud)
M6X30 Bolt and domed head nut approx $1.50

Total cost to do the job right 79.19 + S/H

Cruzr Joe

 

[finless]

Thanks Joe! You da man!

Facts... not fiction

Bob

 

[Cruzr Joe]

With the second shock will the lid stay up with a bag on the rack? (8 - 10 lbs) :dontknow:

Yes it stays up, i have a rack and a bag with momma's stuff in it and no problems at all

Cruzr Joe

 

[Cruzr Joe]

 

[M109Dreamer]

Here are the required parts and part #s with Prices.

This is the complete parts that are required to install a second gas shock for the rear trunk.

708300383 Gas Shock $59.99
708300384 Spacer $10.99 (for m6X30 bolt on top of shock)
250300039 Ball head stud $5.99 (For Bottom of shock)
233281414 hex Elastic Flanged Nut M6 $.72 (for ball head stud)
M6X30 Bolt and domed head nut approx $1.50

Total cost to do the job right 79.19 + S/H

Cruzr Joe

Is there already an attachment point on the other side for the strut?

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[Cruzr Joe]

Is there already an attachment point on the other side for the strut?

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Yes it is setup for two shocks although they only use one.

Cruzr Joe

 

[M109Dreamer]

Yes it is setup for two shocks although they only use one.

Cruzr Joe

Ok thanks. Gonna order the parts now. My 1 strut is already shot.

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[Cruzr Joe]

Ok thanks. Gonna order the parts now. My 1 strut is already shot.

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If you are just replacing the shock then you don't need all the extra parts. also those were the #s for a 2015 RTL but they should be the same no matter what year RT.

Joe

 

[M109Dreamer]

If you are just replacing the shock then you don't need all the extra parts.

Joe

I was about to order the one strut. But while I am at it I was going to add one to the other side. I also wish it would go up a couple more inches too.

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[Cruzr Joe]

I was about to order the one strut. But while I am at it I was going to add one to the other side. I also wish it would go up a couple more inches too.

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Can't help with that.

Cruzr Joe

 

[finless]

I was about to order the one strut. But while I am at it I was going to add one to the other side. I also wish it would go up a couple more inches too.

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The hinge itself stops you from going higher... If you tried to trim the plastic to go higher, the shock would then restrict you as it also has a maximum draw length.

Bob

 

[M109Dreamer]

The hinge itself stops you from going higher... If you tried to trim the plastic to go higher, the shock would then restrict you as it also has a maximum draw length.

Bob

Ahh, ok. I see the issue then. You would almost need a separate bracket to get it to go higher. And prob not reasonable venture either.

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[finless]

Here are the required parts and part #s with Prices.

This is the complete parts that are required to install a second gas shock for the rear trunk.

708300383 Gas Shock $59.99
708300384 Spacer $10.99 (for m6X30 bolt on top of shock)
250300039 Ball head stud $5.99 (For Bottom of shock)
233281414 hex Elastic Flanged Nut M6 $.72 (for ball head stud)
M6X30 Bolt and domed head nut approx $1.50

Total cost to do the job right 79.19 + S/H

Cruzr Joe

Joe, while my spring add on works I think I want to go this route long term... Where did you buy this stuff from please?

Bob