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    Decision time here folks…….will the winner please step up. (Ultrex Lift kits)

    I have 2 different options for the increased lift assist for the 45” Ultrex that I’d like an opinion on. I would offer only one of them to start, but if demand is high enough I could potentially offer both.

    Option A: Economy Upgrade
    Reuses both of the factory M8 threaded plastic ends for the gas strut
    Custom aluminum end mount for cylinder end connection of spring with stainless attachment hardware
    Uses plastic spacers for covering of threaded assembly for connection to frame mount
    Increases the lift assist force to 1250N (standard spring is 860N, new improved base from MinnKota is 1090 N)
    Nonadjustable spring force
    10X22 lift spring (10mm shaft x 22 mm cylinder)
    Price: $105 + shipping, I’ll cover the paypal fees

    Option B: Professional Upgrade
    Aluminum M10 cylinder connections with aluminum covering material for all connections
    Custom aluminum end mount for cylinder with stainless attachment hardware
    Adjustable lift force, initially set at ~1600 N that can be decreased to taste by end user for the perfect lift assist
    14x28 lift spring (14mm shaft X 28 mm cylinder)
    Tentative price: $150 + shipping, I’ll cover paypal fees. (Still waiting on volume pricing for adjustable cylinder)

    I’ll be working on the 3D models for the attachment brackets this weekend and hope to start making some chips fly on Sunday.

    Which option do you guys want first?
    Last edited by Ron Meadows; 11-04-2022 at 08:20 PM.

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    #2
    Never mind. Sorry I just realized it’s for an ultrex and not fortrex

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Meadows View Post
    I have 2 different options for the increased lift assist for the 45” Ultrex that I’d like an opinion on. I would offer only one of them to start, but if demand is high enough I could potentially offer both.

    Option A: Economy Upgrade
    Reuses both of the factory M8 threaded plastic ends for the gas strut
    Custom aluminum end mount for cylinder end connection of spring with stainless attachment hardware
    Uses plastic spacers for covering of threaded assembly for connection to frame mount
    Increases the lift assist force to 1250N (standard spring is 860N, new improved base from MinnKota is 1090 N)
    Nonadjustable spring force
    10X22 lift spring (10mm shaft x 22 mm cylinder)
    Price: $105 + shipping, I’ll cover the paypal fees

    Option B: Professional Upgrade
    Aluminum M10 cylinder connections with aluminum covering material for all connections
    Custom aluminum end mount for cylinder with stainless attachment hardware
    Adjustable lift force, initially set at ~1600 N that can be decreased to taste by end user for the perfect lift assist
    14x28 lift spring (14mm shaft X 28 mm cylinder)
    Tentative price: $150 + shipping, I’ll cover paypal fees. (Still waiting on volume pricing for adjustable cylinder)

    I’ll be working on the 3D models for the attachment brackets this weekend and hope to start making some chips fly on Sunday.

    Which option do you fuys want first?
    I like option B. How hard is it going to be for user to install

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    Not too bad. You have to remove the motor assembly (1 cap screw), remove 4 screws with large phillips heads, drill. 2 holes that are 0.25”, then install the new spring assembly, and finally reinstall the motor. I bet it takes about 15 minutes after you chase down the tools to do the job with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Meadows View Post
    Not too bad. You have to remove the motor assembly (1 cap screw), remove 4 screws with large phillips heads, drill. 2 holes that are 0.25”, then install the new spring assembly, and finally reinstall the motor. I bet it takes about 15 minutes after you chase down the tools to do the job with.
    Template showing where to drill ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by munchie View Post
    Template showing where to drill ?
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    Of course :)

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    I like the idea of adjustable but 1600 seems like a lot what is the low end on that

    I could see the need if you were running HB Target Lock and a live scope w/live scanner

    These are for 45” mounts only?
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    you can adjust them all the way down to zero, but I think somewhere around 1400 will be ideal. The smaller cylinders max out well over what the factory offers so that’s why I included that option.


    Quote Originally Posted by MichAngler View Post
    I like the idea of adjustable but 1600 seems like a lot what is the low end on that

    I could see the need if you were running HB Target Lock and a live scope w/live scanner

    These are for 45” mounts only?

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    for now, yes. The factory Minnkota offering has a 1550N spring for the 52” so the 2nd option would also work for that one.


    Quote Originally Posted by MichAngler View Post
    I like the idea of adjustable but 1600 seems like a lot what is the low end on that

    I could see the need if you were running HB Target Lock and a live scope w/live scanner

    These are for 45” mounts only?

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    Option 2 for me

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    I am in for the option b, but what is the down side of having it too strong, liking the sound of leavening it at 1600.

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    I'm 100% in for B.....if I can use it with my 52"?

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    I’m in for option 2. I too have the 52” shaft.

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    B for a 52”
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    Quote Originally Posted by munchie View Post
    I am in for the option b, but what is the down side of having it too strong, liking the sound of leavening it at 1600.
    The down side of too much is you have to push the mount down to latch it when deployed.
    I have 1720N and have to do that.
    It's nice having too much when stowing it.
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    The spring that I’m planning to use goes up to 2500 N so there would be nothing stopping me from ordering a few preset to 1800-1900. At some point the lower attachment point provided by Minnkota will give out, but the springs have plenty of umph if you want to push it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne P. View Post
    The down side of too much is you have to push the mount down to latch it when deployed.
    I have 1720N and have to do that.
    It's nice having too much when stowing it.

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    Option B

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    Looks like option B gets the votes. Let us know when ready. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonG View Post
    B for a 52”
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    I’ll take one . Prefer option A but as long as it’s adjustable I’d go either way
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