For the “Original Style” hinges:
The original length of the struts that were installed on the “Original Style” hinges was 375mm (eye to eye) and the additional 15mm length of the LST struts will actually open your lid about 2″ higher than the OEM struts.
Note that these are the 390mm length struts that are only compatible with the “Original Style” SSR deck lid hinges that have the lower pivot point mounted to a small square tab on the hinge bracket. They are not compatible with the newer hinges that have the lower attachment point on a teardrop shaped piece welded to the hinge bracket.
Be sure that the overall length of your existing struts are about 15.25″. If your struts are 17″ long, you need to order the ones for the “New Style” hinges….. not these.
For the “New Style” Hinges:
The original length of the struts that were installed on the “new style” hinges was 407mm (eye to eye) and the additional 30mm length of the LST struts will actually open your lid approximately 2.5″ higher than the OEM struts.
Note that these are the 437mm length struts that are only compatible with the “New Style” SSR deck lid hinges that have the lower pivot point moved forward and down on a teardrop shaped bracket welded to the hinge. These pneumatic struts are not compatible with the older hinges that have the lower attachment point on a small square tab that is part of the hinge bracket.
Be sure that the overall length of your existing struts are about 17″. If your struts are 15.25″ long, you need to order the ones for the “Original Style” hinges….. not these.
For SSRs that have a wing or spoiler attached to the lid:
Your lid may need some additional lifting because of the added weight of the hardware attached to the lid. Please contact us by email to get the right pressure struts to do the job. We have been providing custom pressures at no charge for years…..
Simple Engineering Warranty (no charge exchange) period is 2 years.
An order of “1” will get one pair shipped to you.
