Does anyone know the trick to replacing engine door hyd. Cylinders. They need to be compressed approx. 1 in. Just curious if anyone has changed these before.
There are posts before on this do a search. The use of a ratchet tie down is the tool most used.
Thanks craneman.
The ratchet tie downs worked great. Thanks.
I did it last year. I agree that a ratchet tie down is necessary. Be sure to brace the door in the up position - it is really heavy and one strut will not hold it up.
These 300 lb 26.3 were easy to install. I first put a pair on my bed (I have a very heavy Serta thick memory foam mattress). I could raise the engine cover up enough to install, they are working perfectly. I used A PAIR(2) 26.3 in Gas Strut Shock Spring prop rod lift 300 lb.
Ordered a second pair for the rear engine outside opening. These seemed impossible to install as they were an inch to long. I tore a couple ratchet tie straps. Then I used the following by drilling out a little bit on each end to hold the strut steady. Then I helped collapse the bar clamp with a ratchet tie strap to compress the strut. It worked perfectly. Next summer I will replace these with approx 225 to 250 lb units as the 300 make the rear door too hard to close. The factory struts were 170 lbs. https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-36-in-Heavy-Duty-Bar-Clamp-DWHT83269/303115029