60's Hydrolic Arm For Rear Hatch - Page 2

cfdlighthouse · 03-26-08, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by euclid

Ditto.

Adding this to the FAQ.

hey guys got mine from reid supply if you order the GS-124s (shocks) and the GS-30 ends you get the ball and socket togehter and its metric thread and screws right in with no alteration, re tapping, or cutting off the original ends

link to my post IH8MUD.com Forum - View Single Post - 1983 fj60 build up

northwest · 04-25-08, 11:18 AM

I have now finished replacing the rear supports ion my 60. I got the parts from Reid supply and what an easy process. I ordered them got them and installed them. No modifications just as easy as that. It was money well spent! Thanks for all who have gone before us to pave the way to sucess.

gaylon · 05-02-08, 06:24 AM

Does anyone have the dimensions needed handy? Compressed and extended lengths. I am hoping to order these from McMaster-Carr today as I have a couple other items to order from them. Alternatively, the McMaster-Carr part number would be great. Thanks.

woytovich · 06-07-08, 11:24 AM

Reid part numbers are now GAS-124 and GAS-30 (as of June 7, 2008))

gaylon · 06-18-08, 07:39 AM

I just replaced mine with Gas springs from McMaster-Carr. They came with the threaded ends, installed in 10 minutes with nothing but an open ended wrench and some thread locker.

4138T566 GAS SPRING WITH BALL-JOINT END FITTING, 60 LB FORCE, 17.13" EXTENDED LENGTH,

$40.54 to the door complete delivered 18 hours after ordering. I went with 60 lbs force, which opens the lid to within an inch of maximum extension with no stress on any components. With the 90 lbs. ones on the hood, I have to control the opening, not so on the tail gate lid with the 60#. Also, once you pull the lid to 3/4 closed it gently takes over and shuts the lid. Nice improvement over the 23 yo parts.

dp777usa · 06-28-08, 11:34 PM

Damn. I wish I had known about the metric threaded ball when I did mine a few months ago. I spent about an hour with a dremel tool salvaging the existing ball. Still the Reid shock with the socket works real good---on my 62.
I would like to know more about doing the engine compartment hood with shocks. It sounds complicated.

05-02-08, 06:24 AM	#33
gaylon IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 370	Does anyone have the dimensions needed handy? Compressed and extended lengths. I am hoping to order these from McMaster-Carr today as I have a couple other items to order from them. Alternatively, the McMaster-Carr part number would be great. Thanks. __________________ '00 LC - OME Lift, REVOs, Group 31 AGM Marine Battery. '85 LC - OME Dakar Lift, 33" BFGs, ARB roof rack, bull bar & connected slider steps. Tuffy Console. '92 M101 Trailer '87 LC - Parting out now - what do you need? 2008 Mazda MX-5 PRHT GT

06-07-08, 11:24 AM	#34
woytovich IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Metro NY TLCA# 8334 Posts: 1,347	Reid part numbers are now GAS-124 and GAS-30 (as of June 7, 2008)) __________________ Mark [ mark@woytovich.com ] Metro NY Founding member, Gotham City Land Cruisers 85FJ60 ~ 78ishFJ40 ~ M-416 ~ Trillium 4500

06-18-08, 07:39 AM	#35
gaylon IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 370	I just replaced mine with Gas springs from McMaster-Carr. They came with the threaded ends, installed in 10 minutes with nothing but an open ended wrench and some thread locker. 4138T566 GAS SPRING WITH BALL-JOINT END FITTING, 60 LB FORCE, 17.13" EXTENDED LENGTH, $40.54 to the door complete delivered 18 hours after ordering. I went with 60 lbs force, which opens the lid to within an inch of maximum extension with no stress on any components. With the 90 lbs. ones on the hood, I have to control the opening, not so on the tail gate lid with the 60#. Also, once you pull the lid to 3/4 closed it gently takes over and shuts the lid. Nice improvement over the 23 yo parts. __________________ '00 LC - OME Lift, REVOs, Group 31 AGM Marine Battery. '85 LC - OME Dakar Lift, 33" BFGs, ARB roof rack, bull bar & connected slider steps. Tuffy Console. '92 M101 Trailer '87 LC - Parting out now - what do you need? 2008 Mazda MX-5 PRHT GT

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04-25-08, 11:18 AM	#32
northwest IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Wash Posts: 81	I have now finished replacing the rear supports ion my 60. I got the parts from Reid supply and what an easy process. I ordered them got them and installed them. No modifications just as easy as that. It was money well spent! Thanks for all who have gone before us to pave the way to sucess.

06-28-08, 11:34 PM	#36
dp777usa IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Monica TLCA# 72628147 Posts: 59	Damn. I wish I had known about the metric threaded ball when I did mine a few months ago. I spent about an hour with a dremel tool salvaging the existing ball. Still the Reid shock with the socket works real good---on my 62. I would like to know more about doing the engine compartment hood with shocks. It sounds complicated.