Have we all been installing gas struts upside down?

[KandKKustomz]

mine were on wrong on my Ranger. Thanks!!

[TopgunZ521C]

So that's like saying the shocks on your truck should be mounted the same way right? Both are gas charged shocks, just wondering why all these years they were mounted the opposite direction.

[LTZ25]

Now I got to flip my boat over every time I go fishing .

[ifishinxs]

So that's like saying the shocks on your truck should be mounted the same way right? Both are gas charged shocks, just wondering why all these years they were mounted the opposite direction.

Gas springs and Gas shocks are different animals. Depending on the manufacture gas shocks can be mounted either way. My 5100 series Bilsteins are mounted upside down on the rear. Fronts are strut type mounted with the body down. Each vehicle may have a different application.

[Welaka]

Good info, checked my boat today. They are all the right direction.

[moecarama]

I just installed em' now I have to flip them over...thanks for the info
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[dean c]

All good here

[Calvin]

Good info. Thanks!

[billnorman1]

All this information, but don't they lay flat with the lid closed?

[Slicefixer]

I mounted all of mine correctly..... luckily.....hehehe. I'm sure I looked at pics of them installed before installing all of mine, but, it's been awhile. I've got em on every lid in my boat.

[pabasshawk]

My RT 198 came with the struts upside down, Changed them right after I rewired the trolling motor wiring which came wired for 12 volt not 24.

[SteezMacQueen]

Mine have been installed “incorrectly” for 19 years….and still work like new. I wonder how much life they have lost due to this phenomenon.

[fishnfireman]

Mine were installed "incorrectly" for 2 years and I've already replaced two of them.
After watching the video-- IMO, it's as much or more about smoothness of operation than longevity.

[yanknbass]

Rod/anchor hatches; and any other places that use Gas Struts.


Apparently, the big heavy part should be on the TOP. Duhhh I didn't know that but it is true.


regards richg99

good to know I am just about ready to change all mine out! thanks!!

[yanknbass]

Now I got to flip my boat over every time I go fishing .

yup!

[twitch]

Guess I installed mine right a dew years ago just check my Tahoe hatch also there were correct.....something you really don't think about till someone mentions it..