Measure your old strut fully extended and check the force in newtons (N). We stock a 320mm strut with a 120mm stroke in 100N, 180N, 300N and 380N. We also stock a 540mm strut with a 230mm stroke in 260N, 300N, 350N and 400N. All have an 8mm rod and 18mm cylinder.
Gas Struts
Gas struts hold a toolbox lid or canopy door open while you work. When a lid will not stay up, it is usually time to replace them.
We stock two lengths, each in four forces:
- 320mm extended, 120mm stroke: 100N, 180N, 300N and 380N
- 540mm extended, 230mm stroke: 260N, 300N, 350N and 400N
Every strut has an 8mm rod and an 18mm cylinder.
To choose, measure your old strut fully extended. Then look for the force in newtons (N) printed on it. Pick the same length and force. A higher force pushes the lid up harder. A lower force makes it easier to close.
Replace struts in pairs so both sides push evenly.
Our struts suit many lids, including our full opening toolboxes, gullwing toolboxes and ute canopies. They ship Australia-wide from Prestons NSW, and most orders leave within one business day.
Questions about Gas Struts
Our struts come in 320mm and 540mm extended lengths, in eight different forces. Match the length and force of the strut already on your canopy door. Check the fittings at each end as well. Browse our ute canopies too.
Find the old strut's extended length and force, then pick the matching strut from our range. Each one has an 8mm rod and an 18mm cylinder. Each end has a threaded stud already fixed to the strut: push the thread through the hole on your toolbox, then put a nut on the thread and tighten it. If you would like help fitting it, our team can suggest an installer about 50 metres from our Prestons warehouse.
Yes. You can pick up from our Prestons NSW warehouse. Bookings are essential. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. We also deliver Australia-wide, and 98% of orders are dispatched within one business day.