The 17.2" 60 lb Heavy-Duty Gas Strut Lift Support provides strong, controlled lifting and holding assistance for compatible doors, lids, hatches, storage compartments, and access panels.
With a 60-pound force rating, this gas strut delivers substantially more lifting assistance than lower-force gas springs, making it well suited for compatible heavier doors, hatches, lids, and compartment panels.
The strut features 10mm socket-style ends designed to connect to compatible 6mm x 15mm ball studs, providing a straightforward attachment method for both replacement and new installations.
Its 17.2-inch length offers additional reach compared with shorter gas struts, making it useful for larger doors and hatches where the mounting locations require a longer lift support.
For RVs and motorhomes, potential applications include compatible baggage doors, exterior storage compartment doors, equipment compartments, access hatches, and other heavier hinged panels.
For trailers, the gas strut may be suitable for compatible cargo trailers, enclosed trailers, utility trailers, equipment trailers, concession trailers, and specialty trailer applications.
The combination of a 17.2-inch length and 60-pound force rating can also make this gas spring useful for compatible automotive, truck, marine, industrial, utility, and specialty-equipment applications.
Gas struts can gradually lose pressure and lifting ability through age and repeated use. When an existing baggage door, compartment lid, or trailer hatch begins to sag, drop, or no longer remain open, replacing the worn support with a correctly matched gas spring can help restore its intended lifting and holding performance.
Because this is a 60 lb high-force gas strut, selecting the correct force rating is especially important. A gas spring with too little force may not properly support the door, while one with excessive force can make the door difficult to close or place unnecessary stress on mounting points.
For replacement applications, matching overall length alone isn't enough. The force rating, compressed and extended dimensions, socket size, ball-stud dimensions, mounting locations, and installation geometry should all be verified.
Whether you're replacing a worn RV baggage-door strut or adding support to a heavier trailer hatch, this 17.2" 60 lb Gas Strut with 10mm Socket Ends provides extended reach and substantial lifting assistance for compatible applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Gas Strut / Gas Spring / Lift Support |
| Length | 17.2" |
| Force Rating | 60 lb |
| End Style | Socket |
| Socket Size | 10mm |
| Compatible Stud Size | 6mm x 15mm |
| Function | Lift / Hold / Support |
| Application Type | Replacement / New Installation |
| Primary Markets | RV / Trailer / Automotive / Specialty Equipment |
Features
- 17.2-inch heavy-duty gas strut
- High-force 60 lb rating
- Extended-length lift support
- Also commonly searched as a gas spring, gas shock, or lift support
- 10mm socket ends
- Designed for compatible 6mm x 15mm ball studs
- Provides strong, controlled lifting assistance
- Helps support heavier compatible doors and hatches
- Excellent replacement for weak or worn gas struts
- Ideal for RV baggage doors
- Great for RV and motorhome storage compartments
- Suitable for trailer doors and hatches
- Useful for equipment and access compartments
- Suitable for automotive applications
- Great for specialty vehicles and equipment
Applications & Compatibility
Designed for compatible applications requiring a 17.2-inch, 60-pound gas strut with 10mm socket ends and 6mm x 15mm mounting studs.
Potential applications include RV baggage doors, motorhome storage compartment doors, trailer hatches, cargo trailer doors, enclosed trailer doors, equipment compartments, storage lids, access panels, automotive compartments, utility equipment, and specialty vehicles.
The 60 lb force rating provides substantially greater lifting assistance than otherwise similar 20 lb, 30 lb, or 40 lb versions while retaining the same 17.2-inch length.
Fitment Note: A 60 lb gas strut produces substantial force. Verify the 17.2" length, 60 lb force rating, 10mm socket ends, 6mm x 15mm stud requirements, compressed and extended lengths, mounting points, and installation geometry before ordering.
Marketing Callout
17.2 INCHES OF REACH. 60 POUNDS OF SERIOUS LIFT.
When a heavier RV baggage door, trailer hatch, or storage compartment needs more support, step up to 60 pounds of controlled lifting force.
