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jchang10
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 Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 10:08 am Post subject: Heavy Duty Gas Struts |
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Hi Bruce, wow, that is great news. That is exactly how they should have
worked all along, i think. The only drawback is that they may be more
prone to gas leakage in this position if you store the airplane with the
doors closed. However, i think it's worth the benefits.
Jae
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On 12/3/2015 2:01 PM, Bruce Hoppe wrote:
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I reversed my gas springs this morning to be installed rod down as recommended by Bansbach. I now have cushioning at the end of the opening stroke. With the rod end connected to the door as specified by Vans, there is no cushioning at the end of the opening stroke. It is noticeably better.
Also, with the stroke length I ordered, I was able to remove and reinstall the gas springs without a problem because the door hinges are not quite at the end of their travel when the gas spring is fully extended. Consequently, the hinges are not seeing a load exerted by the gas spring when the doors are fully open as was the case with the Vans supplied unit.
With the 130 lbs/580 newton gas spring, my doors stay shut until they are opened 3 to 5 inches (I did not measure it) and then they will lift open on their own.
Bruce Hoppe
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rv10flyer
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Heavy Duty Gas Struts |
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I have installed A1A1F5O-100-287/600N 10017y1 struts after 4 years and a knot on my head. I need to turn them around for the dampening. They were slightly shorter than original struts from 2011 build. I did have to remove a washer or two on each end as the fitting was thicker. I have noticed that the doors when closed, but unlatched sit out farther and we must pull in to ensure the center cam and pins engage properly. I have Sean's latch and painted door.
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jchang10
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:31 am Post subject: Heavy Duty Gas Struts |
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I actually prefer to have my door operate this way. IE, stock, the door
will start to close on its own about 2 feet away from closing. With 2 ft
to go, it can still build up a good bit of momentum and slam the door
shut. Worse if someone actually slams it shut for you, then the door
will REALLY slam shut. Not good. 
With the greater force, it will resist getting slammed shut. At least it
should. Latching will def be a bit harder as you say, though.
Jae
On 12/8/2015 4:52 AM, rv10flyer wrote:
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I have installed A1A1F5O-100-287/600N 10017y1 struts after 4 years and a knot on my head. I need to turn them around for the dampening. They were slightly shorter than original struts from 2011 build. I did have to remove a washer or two on each end as the fitting was thicker. I have noticed that the doors when closed, but unlatched sit out farther and we must pull in to ensure the center cam and pins engage properly. I have Sean's latch and painted door.
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