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Installing generator hood door gas struts

Hi, I ordered two new spring shocks for the generator hood door
after removing the old ones, first thing i did put them side by side to make sure they are the same
no mater how hard I tried to install them they seem to be about 1/8 longer ( yet they match the old ones)
i even had some one help me lifting the hood as far as it goes up
it looks like the hood needs to go higher in order to snap the shock in place
any advise?
Edmond
1998 U295
Edmond
1998 Foretravel U295
Turlock Ca

Re: 1998 Foretravel U295

Reply #1 –
Yes, use some type of ratcheting .strap to compress the shocks some and they will fit
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Installng generator hood door spring shocks

Reply #2 –

This is what I used: IRWIN QUICK-GRIP Bar Clamp, One-Handed Clamp/Spreader, 24-Inch (1964720),...

Drilling a small shallow detent in each end of the clamp  helps keep it in place long enough to connect.

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Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Installing generator hood door spring shocks

Reply #3 –
Gas Struts on Generator Door
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"
 

Re: Installing generator hood door gas struts

Reply #4 –
I just replaced mine and I used a pipe wood clamp to compress them. It was a major pain even with the pipe clamps. It slipped off multiple times.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.