Re: [DML] Open Invitational Door Strut Test

[dherv10@xxxx]

Rick, I will be glad to work with you. But let me tell you this. When a strut 
gets a few years old like 5 or so, the pressure gets less. NOS stock isn't 
any good. The door struts are 1200 Newtons + or - out of the box, if I'm not 
mistaken and will as you know increase pressure and decreases as the 
temperature changes. Most are date coded as I get them and well within specs. 
I also recently tested a 5 year old against a new one and just guessing I 
would say there was 20 to 30% difference.
John Hervey
?http://www.specialtauto.com/hardware.shtml

<< I recently had trouble with a mechanically incompatible door strut 
that I purchased from a well known, and otherwise respected vendor.  
I've since ordered replacement struts from a different vendor, and 
will be comparing them in terms of geometry and function.
>>