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Bay door gas strut part number

Looking to replace our U270 hinged-bay-compartment-door air struts.
OEM are SpringLift SL-34-20, which 20" long, 8" stroke and 20 lb pressure.
We do NOT have the U320 lift up cargo-type bay doors.

Since 20 lb (40 lb for the pair) worked for so many years, we are reluctant go too much higher, so as to not stress hinge or strut mounts.

We see that SpringLift is now owned by Attwood and has been rebranded as Attwood.  Also the SL-34-20 part number is now listed as SL-34-20-5.  I wonder what the '5' refers to...

What have you installed? 
Anyone have Suspa brand cross reference numbers?
How about those that have installed higher pressure rated struts?
In the past and also noted on our Forum, FT & MOT have had good prices.  Any other recommendations?

Search did not yield what I was looking, so I am reaching out.

Re: Bay door gas strut part number

Reply #1 –
We replaced all of ours a couple of years ago,researched and Foretravel was the best price.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Bay door gas strut part number

Reply #2 –
On my todo list, how much difference in size/pressure would it be for the 320?

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

Re: Bay door gas strut part number

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
We see that SpringLift is now owned by Attwood and has been rebranded as Attwood.  Also the SL-34-20 part number is now listed as SL-34-20-5. 
Yup, I just replaced ours, same model # SL34-20-5 . Extended: 20" , Compressed: 12". Good to carry a couple of spares, easy off/on.  ^.^d

Add-on: a little baby flat-head screwdriver gets the lockers open, easy, no need to take the locker off all the way, just enough to slide it off the keeper.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Bay door gas strut part number

Reply #4 –
Mike, Thanks for the affirmation that that is the part number, and the same pressure will hold up the doors for another 20 years.

Where did you buy and about what was the cost.

Thanks,
Barry

Re: Bay door gas strut part number

Reply #5 –
I ordered struts from this place for the bed.  They carry struts of all sizes and different manufacturers.
John

Truck Cap Gas Props | Cap Gas Springs | Props for Truck Caps |
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."

Re: Bay door gas strut part number

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Mike, Thanks for the affirmation that that is the part number, and the same pressure will hold up the doors for another 20 years.

Got the Gas Springs from: Reliable Marine Parts Source        Email: info@eastmarine.us  ..954.941.0212      The shocks were $13.00 ea.    Cost me $16.00 to ship it priority mail...total......$67.76 for four. I might have gotten a 'bro deal' as we were staying at my Uncles' KOA and used his address.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #7 –
CS2000-20 replaces GSNI2300-20 SPD

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara