How To Measure Your Gas Strut

Knowing how to replace your existing gas struts can be confusing.

Our quick and simple steps tell you exactly what you need to know to order your replacement struts.

All our gas struts come with a 3 Year Warranty and are shipped overnight to most capital cities.

Step 1. Measure your Extended Length

This is measured from the centre of hole (end fitting) to the centre of hole (end fitting) when fully extended.

Step 2. Measure Diameter - Rod

Measure the diameter of the rod (mm).

Step 2. Measure Diameter - Canister

Measure the diameter of the canister (mm).

Important!

Your strut diameter should be recorded as follows: Rod Diameter/Canister Diameter.
For example: If your Rod Diameter is 8mm and the Canister Diameter is 18mm, your struts diameter value is 8/18.

Step 3. Find Your Strut Force Value

Look for a number with an N after it eg 0150N

CLICK HERE IF YOU CAN'T FIND THE FORCE ON YOUR GAS STRUT

Step 4. How to Order your New Gas Struts

Gas Strut Australia carries a large range of gas struts, if you know what you want you can view our full range here

Using our example below you can see how to order your new gas struts:

Example:

  • Extended Length: 195mm
  • Diameter: 8/18
  • Force: 120nm

If you are still unsure what type of gas strut you need then contact us for help.

The video below shows the process of selecting the appropriate strut, entering your force and adding it to your cart. Click the image to play.

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