Geo,
I'll have to check the exact weight, i'm certainly conservative with that
50pds.....
The actual system is holding only on one side but it would be prudent to
monitor the new strut for some period, I agree!
Robert
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From: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 12:36 PM
To: "TR6Quibec" <TR6Quebec@videotron.ca>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 trunk lid gas strut conversion!
> On 7/2/10, TR6Quibec <TR6Quebec@videotron.ca> wrote:
>
>> I need a strut that can hold 45-55 pounds (rack included).
>
> That seems to me to be quite a bit of weight... I would be concerned
> about what that could due to the sheet metal around the boot lid
> hinges.
>
> This is a problem on TR4s and as I recall there is even a web page
> showing a bracket that can be made to strengthen that area (Justin
> W?).
>
> Geo
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