In all of our applications, hoods close just like they always do. Drop from high enough to engage latch, or rest on latch and push down to engage. The gas springs are parallel to the hood in closed position so there is no acting force. .Our systems do not need to be compressed by hand - each system is designed for the application with different lengths and forces based on mounting geometry. But yes, you can compress a gas spring to the floor, most are 40-60 lbs, but even big strong men call us stating they cannot compress them… first, you don’t need to because the hood will compress it when you pull down. But secondly, it is just an awkward act, holding onto the small strut body, but we do it every day. I guess I’m not sure why you are commenting on a video for the forester, just call us to quickly and easily resolve anything.
Nice system. Is it possible to put these on the upper (when opened) hinge bolt. It seems like that would give a better leverage on the hood. The only (possible) drawback I can see to that, would be if the strut would bottom out on closing, due to the length of the piston rod.
Why do you never show videos of the hood closing? I bought these for my Fusion and they wouldn't compress. I talked to I think Brian and he told me how to compress them by pushing them on the carpet. I'm 210 pounds and workout, and could barely compress them. There's no way light little hood is going to compress them. I'm stuck with $110 paper weights now.
In all of our applications, hoods close just like they always do. Drop from high enough to engage latch, or rest on latch and push down to engage. The gas springs are parallel to the hood in closed position so there is no acting force. .Our systems do not need to be compressed by hand - each system is designed for the application with different lengths and forces based on mounting geometry. But yes, you can compress a gas spring to the floor, most are 40-60 lbs, but even big strong men call us stating they cannot compress them… first, you don’t need to because the hood will compress it when you pull down. But secondly, it is just an awkward act, holding onto the small strut body, but we do it every day.
I guess I’m not sure why you are commenting on a video for the forester, just call us to quickly and easily resolve anything.
Nice system. Is it possible to put these on the upper (when opened) hinge bolt. It seems like that would give a better leverage on the hood. The only (possible) drawback I can see to that, would be if the strut would bottom out on closing, due to the length of the piston rod.
Why do you never show videos of the hood closing? I bought these for my Fusion and they wouldn't compress. I talked to I think Brian and he told me how to compress them by pushing them on the carpet. I'm 210 pounds and workout, and could barely compress them. There's no way light little hood is going to compress them. I'm stuck with $110 paper weights now.