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Posted 27 June 2014 - 04:42 AM
Here is some literature I got from FWC. Thought it would be good to share and possible be added by Ski3pin to the sticky.
And for info I found the correct 40lb struts on eBay for $29.99 per pair and found the 10mm ball studs for another $30.
EXTERIOR GAS STRUT ROOF LIFT ASSIST.pdf 309.71K
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Posted 27 June 2014 - 02:16 PM
2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II 2013 ATC Bobcat SE "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
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Posted 21 August 2014 - 05:20 PM
The "Exterior Gas Sturt Roof Lift Assist" .pdf document above is a little out of date.
We have changed the way we install the gas struts, ever so slightly.
Prepping a new camper with just the "ball studs only" so you can install your own gas struts at a later date now costs $ 100.00.
Just a friendly FYI.
Stan Kennedy --- Four Wheel Pop-up Campers
1400 Churchill Downs Avenue, Suite A
Woodland, CA 95776
(800) 242-1442 or (530) 666-1442
www.fourwh.com --- e-mail = stan@fourwh.com
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Posted 21 August 2014 - 05:28 PM
Stan, do you have a new document? Do you want this still linked to the FWC Factory Tech Tips?
2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II 2013 ATC Bobcat SE "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
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Posted 21 August 2014 - 05:34 PM
The "Exterior Gas Sturt Roof Lift Assist" .pdf document above is a little out of date.
We have changed the way we install the gas struts, ever so slightly.
Prepping a new camper with just the "ball studs only" so you can install your own gas struts at a later date now costs $ 100.00.
Just a friendly FYI.
Stan thanks for the info. I am sure it helps owners and new buyers.
My question is , why do the smaller campers require the 40" struts? When the total lift in height is the same about 24" on standard roof and about 26" or so on the taller liner?
It seems that the 36" struts will fill the same need for all roofs.
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
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Posted 21 August 2014 - 05:59 PM
Hello ski3pin
You can leave up it there if you want.
The current installation method is listed on the .pdf on the top thread.
http://www.wanderthe...s-strut-recall/
We are still using the same lb. & size struts as is listed on the chart.
The only change is how we are currently installing the rivnet / ball studs.
We are adding the small reinforcements plate to make it stronger & more secure.
Stan, do you have a new document? Do you want this still linked to the FWC Factory Tech Tips?
Stan Kennedy --- Four Wheel Pop-up Campers
1400 Churchill Downs Avenue, Suite A
Woodland, CA 95776
(800) 242-1442 or (530) 666-1442
www.fourwh.com --- e-mail = stan@fourwh.com
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Posted 21 August 2014 - 06:31 PM
Hello Frank
On the newer FWC Fleet, Eagle, & Finch Models, the 36" long gas struts won't work the way we need them to.
We have tried many different versions and brackets. If we could use the 36" strucks on our smaller campers, we would for sure.
The pop-up material on the newer Fleet, Eagle, & Finch Models is "taller" than it used to be.
These smaller campers used to only have 6.0' of interior headroom. The new model have 6' 4" of interior headroom.
No matter how we tried to install the 36" struts on these smaller campers (every bracket, every angle, every direction) the 36" gas struts will bottom out before allowing the camper roof to completely close.
We need the extra 4" that the 40" gas struts give us.
If we can come up with an alternative size & method that we are comfortable with, we would consider using it for sure.
But right now the 40" struts are working well and doing what we need them to do.
Hope this helps.
Stan thanks for the info. I am sure it helps owners and new buyers.
My question is , why do the smaller campers require the 40" struts? When the total lift in height is the same about 24" on standard roof and about 26" or so on the taller liner?
It seems that the 36" struts will fill the same need for all roofs.
Frank
Stan Kennedy --- Four Wheel Pop-up Campers
1400 Churchill Downs Avenue, Suite A
Woodland, CA 95776
(800) 242-1442 or (530) 666-1442
www.fourwh.com --- e-mail = stan@fourwh.com
C'est la vie
Posted 21 August 2014 - 06:37 PM
Thank you Stan that was what I had in the back of my mind about the extra height.
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
Smokecreek1
Posted 28 October 2014 - 09:11 PM
Okay guys, I just installed the two new interior 60lb gas struts I got in the mail yesterday from FWC 
- Once I figured out what the instructions said, they went on fast and yes they work 
and why have i waited so long to do it 
and so what it costs $280 or so/w/postage, I can lift that top so fast there has to be something wrong! My old back packing buddy says i'm a wimp now, but hey, this maybe gives my back 10 or more years, so i'll take the abuse ! With all my other new stuff I got this year, I may just start to get dangerous out there 
!!!
Smoke
Edited by Smokecreek1, 28 October 2014 - 09:17 PM.
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Posted 28 October 2014 - 09:59 PM
And for those that have the (mine 2011) Eagle Fleet or Finch. my thread 'roof lift gas struts' includes on the last page, a pdf file that shows how one can DYI... note I did add a ΒΌ" aluminum flat stock plate to kick the struts out. worked fine. Any questions please feel free to contact. It was a long process and received help from some nice folks. Thats what this forum is all about.
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