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If you go back to the post showing the coupler, that is connecting 2 struts and that is done 4 times (2 struts per corner, with one coupler per corner)
I used slightly less weight than what is needed to fully push the rack up, making it easier to get the rack down.
I used 2 per corner to reach my extended length to keep cost down and not have custom gas struts made. If you are having them custom made, get them the compressed length desired and the extended length desired.
The weight of your rack with gear and tent, plus material of the rack, should be divided by 4 (i.e. 4 corners) that is the number you should aim for at your strut power.
Hope this helps. Let see some pics of what y'all are building!
Jeremy
I used slightly less weight than what is needed to fully push the rack up, making it easier to get the rack down.
I used 2 per corner to reach my extended length to keep cost down and not have custom gas struts made. If you are having them custom made, get them the compressed length desired and the extended length desired.
The weight of your rack with gear and tent, plus material of the rack, should be divided by 4 (i.e. 4 corners) that is the number you should aim for at your strut power.
Hope this helps. Let see some pics of what y'all are building!
Jeremy