Replacing Door Air Springs

[Rick Young]

My 2007 320 DA has two small compartments above the bolster on either side of the v-berth. These compartments each have a door held open with an air spring. The air springs will no longer hold the doors open so I am looking to replace them. Anyone with experience in removing and replacing these? Do you have to take the mounting bracket screws out and remove as a complete assembly?

 

[fwebster]

No, there are usually some snap rings that hold the ball on the socket:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tki45RTWZnM&feature=youtu.be


Skip over to about 1:20 and you will see how easily it is done. These are also very good gas springs:


http://www.spdhardware.com/catalog/GSSX All Stainless Steel Gas Spring

 

[strange weather]

I need to replace mine as well in 2005 320 DA-do you know the size model etc?

 

[dpmulvey]

Slightly off topic:

Can/should gas struts be used to assist and cut down the wear and tear on the electric hatch lift?

TIA

 

[strange weather]

I'm going to the boat for the long weekend and will get all the information -will also remove the gas struts to match up-will share when i get back-have a great weekend- in the 79's at Lake Mead!

 

[Rick Young]

FYI - On My 07 320DA the air springs are Attwood SL10-10-1. I ordered these from Iboats.com for $12.36 each and $5.95 for the UPS charge. Ordered on Sunday night - shipped on Monday.

 

[strange weather]

Same on the 2005 320-just got back from the lake

 

[Ray Sea One]

I installed the 20 pound springs. Sure holds the front cabinet doors up well.