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Just replaced 2 on slide out bay. Had the same 1/2 inch foo-pa. I was able to wiggle enough on the bay door pulling upward getting the shaft socket to pop over the ball stud.

There is no way to safely compress the strut unless you have the proper equipment. In my case the piston was 250 psi.

AL

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Thanks Al,

I think these also are 250 psi. I know I couldn’t even get them to move when I pushed on them.

I will try one and see if I can wiggle it around enough to get it on.

Thanks again,

Terry

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Hey Guys

There is a very simple way to do it. Measure the length of the strut when fully extended. Once you have that number, say 24″, the go by your nearest Harbor Freight store and pick up a bar clamp that is slightly longer than the length of the strut. Now all you have to do is put the clamp on the strut, screw the clamp shut a few turns and install the strut. When looking at the bar clamps there are two types. Those that have a 3-4″ standoff and small point and those with a wide, no stndoff point. I would try the small point and place it on the strut at a right angle to the installation. Either clamp will only be $5-10 max. Some lumber yards or other woodworker places have the clamps as well. The other option, is to take some strong wire, about 16 guage and wrap it from one end around the other and then tie it off on one of the existing struts already istalled on the coach. Now untie it to remove it and once removed, retie it in the same spot. That is now the wire you use to tie the new struts so they don’t go beyond the right length when released.

Wish I had a working camera as I would demo what I have written but the camera is not working right now. If you cannot figure out what I am saying, let me know and I will see what I can do about posting a pic.

Rob

91 XL40

Missouri

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Hi Rob

Great idea. Harbor Freight here i come. Sure sounds easier then I had envisioned.

Thanks

Terry