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Graham Nutt,
I had the same fear. I got two gas struts from a Volvo and replaced the one
unit from Lancair.
the pros are:
-the two Volvo units weigh as much as the one unit supplied with the kit.
-the Lancair unit (I got a new one) put out 95 lbs. force. each Volvo unit
puts out 75 lbs. force for a total of 150 lbs. the original Lancair unit I
had put out 65 lbs. force.
-they were cheaper after all was said and done
-they are mounted on both sides of the link so there is less binding
-one unit would lower the gear if the other failed
cons:
-you have to fabricate a bracket to hold them to the firewall
-you have to thread the ends of the rods (.250-NFT)
-you have to get a longer bolt to hold both struts.
I thought it worth the work. it goes up and down very snappy.
you can see my installation on my web page at:
http://www.geo-mark.com/320/struts.htm
Scott Dahlgren

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