HF gas shocks

[Iowa Guy]

I am tired of putting a stick under the lid for my HF x-cargo trailer when I want to load or unload. What is the right type of shock to buy and how do I mount them?

 

Iowa Guy

[Monty]

I bought my shock at Advance Auto Parts. Verrrry hard to compress when installing them, but well worth it. My lid pops up when I unlock it now. I can post pics of the setup later today if you want. My trailer already had a shock, but was worn out.

[Iowa Guy]

I bought my shock at Advance Auto Parts. Verrrry hard to compress when installing them, but well worth it. My lid pops up when I unlock it now. I can post pics of the setup later today if you want. My trailer already had a shock, but was worn out.

 

Hey pics would be great. I am trying to determine what size to buy and how to mount them.

 

Iowa Guy

:depressed: And it is still raining here

[Monty]

I will get them up after I get back from my Dr. appointment, so in a few hours.

[BEER30]

The gas shocks you get from the auto parts stores are too strong. They are made for hatchbacks, the hoods and such things that are heavy duty. I installed a set at first on the BEERCART and it's much more HD over a HF box. Once compressed , they constantly had pressure forcing the lid to the rear after closed which caused rubbing. Some of the RV and camper shell stores have them. You don't need 2 - 80lbs. gas shocks to keep a HF lid open. I would say 10-15 lbs would be best.

 

BEER30

[Monty]

What Beer30 says is true, They are too strong, really. But as promised, here are my pics. I have an Escapade trailer tho.

Edited July 8, 2010 by Monty