Try www.mcmaster.com, search their part #
4138T576.. description follows:
Gas Spring with Ball-Joint End Fitting 60 lb Force, 19.72" Extended Length, 7.87" Stroke
About $14.50 per
each. Great place to deal with, super fast deliveries, no questions asked returns policy. FWIW.
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Posted for rwolf99@aol.com:
I had an email conversation two years ago with AVM Industries, the
manufacturer of the P611 2704 gas strut used on the Lancair 320/360 canopy.
They stated that part number was manufactured specifically
for Lancair and is
no longer available. However, they have a nearly identical part that will
work, and is available from local auto
parts stores.
Advance, Murray’s, Bumper to Bumper, Checker, Schucks or Kragen carries the
StrongArm brand, part# 4545.
Auto Zone or O’Reilly will carry the Mighty Lift brand, part# D95915.
The difference is that the original part
extends 0.050” longer (not a
problem), has a minimum length 0.51" shorter (also not a problem), and has 4
pounds less force (also not a
problem). A comparison is shown below.
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- Rob Wolf