Resolved: Boss Hoss '57 Chevy Tilt Body Struts
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:33 pm
I installed a pair of gas struts (Suspa Lift Supports C16-06867) on my 2001 Boss Hoss '57 Chevy tilt body tonight. They fit perfectly but don't work: not enough grunt to keep that 'glass propped up.
The set I bought were rated as "Force 267 = 60 Lbs." I took it as meaning 60 lbs per strut, but now, I have my doubts. They were made for the hatchback lid on an SUV. The dimensions are 10.75 inches collapsed and 17.13 inches extended with 10mm ball sockets (exactly what I needed for the Hoss).
I am not certain of the trike body's tilt angle. I guess it's somewhere between 60-70 degrees. I figured at that angle, 120 lbs combined force should suffice, but nope. At least I'm out less than $30 for those Suspa's, so no biggie.
Now, I am looking at a set of "Force 890 = 200 Lbs." prop struts in the same dimensions.
The set I bought were rated as "Force 267 = 60 Lbs." I took it as meaning 60 lbs per strut, but now, I have my doubts. They were made for the hatchback lid on an SUV. The dimensions are 10.75 inches collapsed and 17.13 inches extended with 10mm ball sockets (exactly what I needed for the Hoss).
I am not certain of the trike body's tilt angle. I guess it's somewhere between 60-70 degrees. I figured at that angle, 120 lbs combined force should suffice, but nope. At least I'm out less than $30 for those Suspa's, so no biggie.
Now, I am looking at a set of "Force 890 = 200 Lbs." prop struts in the same dimensions.