Dave Lindemann
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Bill - Did you not receive a drill template from RCR? If not I can scan the one I have and e-mail it to you. Sorry, I don't have a picture of it installed.
Dave L
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Dave Lindemann
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The template I was sent and use has different measurements. It is for the door struts that are 130# and 12".
The way of measuring is the same but the measurements are:
8.5" up from the floor and 4.75" over from the chassis upright.
Make sure you have and use the 1.5" stand offs that keep the struts away from the chassis. They will keep your doors in the same place after aligning them without the struts.
The way of measuring is the same but the measurements are:
8.5" up from the floor and 4.75" over from the chassis upright.
Make sure you have and use the 1.5" stand offs that keep the struts away from the chassis. They will keep your doors in the same place after aligning them without the struts.
Dave Lindemann
Lifetime Supporter
Interesting - I checked the struts I was sent and they are indeed the 12", 130-lb units. I'll have to update the templates I was sent. Bill - sorry for unintentionally leading you astray.
Dave L
Dave L
Ken Roberts
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Interesting to see your results Bill as there is virtually no information on how/where to mount them. The ones I received are 16" in length and marked 100lbs. WTF?
I too, have the 12" 130# struts. My template also says to drill from inside the footwell. So, I assume the template is for the inside of the footbox. Measured the template and got 8.125" from the floor and 4.75" from the upright tube. My guess is accuracy may vary a bit, relatively insignificant if it is 1/4"-3/8" off. The more critical measurement is the attachment point on the lower door hinge where you must drill a 5/16" hole for the upper strut mount. I believe the change in strut force was to accomodate the weight of the optional inner door panels, and to prevent the last few inches of travel from allowing the door to close rapidly.
Ken Roberts
Supporter
Bill if you are using the optional inner door finishing panels like me the stock supplied springs will most likely be to weak. Hopefully other members can chime in with a recommendation if using them. I've read about this in the past but just can't find it.
Bill, the struts are marked: SUSPA Grand Rapids MI,
part number C16-18822 130 LBS 948
StoreFront may take awhile to find or call them
(616) 241-4200
part number C16-18822 130 LBS 948
StoreFront may take awhile to find or call them
(616) 241-4200
I couldn't find it either, but remember reading that too. I was under the impression that the 130# struts corrected this. Somebody help...
Ken Roberts
Supporter
Here is a little bit on the subject. Mesa has a solution that mounts differently.
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/slc-clubhouse/38922-alex-more-stoopid-now.html
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/slc-clubhouse/38922-alex-more-stoopid-now.html
Reading thru this thread and Ken's reference, there is a very wide spread of gas struts discussed for the SLC. They range from 50lb - 275lb.
I've installed the inner door panel and I plan to upholster them. I plan to use the standard strut mounting hole on the door pivot arm.
For that vanilla scenario, does someone have an installed strut that is working well?
I've installed the inner door panel and I plan to upholster them. I plan to use the standard strut mounting hole on the door pivot arm.
For that vanilla scenario, does someone have an installed strut that is working well?
Fran Hall RCR
GT40s Sponsor
130 lb should be fine Bill
Ken Roberts
Supporter
Fran why have we received 16" 100lb struts?
What are the 1 1/2" standoffs Allan is referring to?
Fran Hall RCR
GT40s Sponsor
Contact Dean...he has been shipping them as fast as they arrive
