The 20" 60 lb Heavy-Duty Gas Strut Lift Support provides strong, controlled lifting and holding assistance for compatible doors, hatches, lids, storage compartments, and access panels.
With a 60-pound force rating, this gas strut provides substantial lifting assistance for applications requiring greater support than lower-force gas springs. It's particularly useful for compatible heavier doors and hatches that need assistance opening and remaining securely supported.
Its 20-inch length provides extended reach for larger doors, hatches, and compartment lids where the mounting geometry requires a longer gas spring.
The strut features 10mm socket-style ends designed to connect to compatible 8mm x 18mm ball studs, providing a convenient mounting configuration for replacement and new installations.
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, this gas spring may be suitable for compatible cargo trailers, enclosed trailers, utility trailers, equipment trailers, toy haulers, concession trailers, and specialty trailer applications.
The combination of a 20-inch length and 60-pound force rating can also make this lift support useful for compatible automotive, truck, utility, industrial, 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 stay open, replacing the worn support with a correctly matched gas spring can help restore its intended operation.
Because this is a higher-force 60 lb gas strut, correct fitment is especially important. Too little force may not properly support the application, while excessive force can make the door difficult to close or place unnecessary stress on the hinges, mounting brackets, studs, and surrounding structure.
For replacement applications, match the force rating, extended and compressed dimensions, socket size, ball-stud dimensions, mounting points, and installation geometry rather than selecting a gas strut based only on overall length.
This version uses an 8mm x 18mm stud configuration, so it should not automatically be considered interchangeable with similar 20-inch gas struts using different mounting hardware.
Whether you're replacing an RV baggage-door lift support or adding assistance to a heavier trailer hatch, this 20" 60 lb Gas Strut with 10mm Socket Ends and 8mm x 18mm Studs provides extended reach and dependable lifting force for compatible applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Gas Strut / Gas Spring / Lift Support |
| Length | 20" |
| Force Rating | 60 lb |
| End Style | Socket |
| Socket Size | 10mm |
| Compatible Stud Size | 8mm x 18mm |
| Function | Lift / Hold / Support |
| Application Type | Replacement / New Installation |
| Primary Markets | RV / Trailer / Automotive / Specialty Equipment |
Features
- 20-inch heavy-duty gas strut
- 60 lb force rating
- Long-reach lift support
- Also commonly searched as a gas spring, gas shock, or lift support
- 10mm socket ends
- Designed for compatible 8mm x 18mm ball studs
- Provides strong, controlled lifting assistance
- Helps support compatible heavier doors and hatches
- Extended length for larger applications
- Excellent replacement for weak or worn gas springs
- Ideal for compatible RV baggage doors
- Great for RV storage compartment doors
- Suitable for trailer doors and hatches
- Useful for equipment and access compartments
- Suitable for automotive and specialty equipment
Applications & Compatibility
Designed for compatible applications requiring a 20-inch, 60-pound gas strut with 10mm socket ends and 8mm x 18mm mounting studs.
Potential applications include RV baggage doors, motorhome storage compartment doors, trailer hatches, cargo trailer doors, enclosed trailer doors, toy hauler compartments, equipment doors, storage lids, access panels, utility equipment, and specialty vehicles.
The combination of 20" length and 60 lb force makes this version particularly useful for applications requiring both extended reach and stronger lifting assistance.
Important Fitment Note: This version uses an 8mm x 18mm stud. Verify the 20" length, 60 lb force rating, 10mm socket ends, 8mm x 18mm stud requirements, compressed length, extended length, mounting locations, bracket strength, and installation geometry before ordering.
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Get 20 inches of reach and 60 pounds of controlled lifting force for compatible RV baggage doors, trailer hatches, equipment compartments, and other applications that need stronger support.
