Stronger gas strut for boot

[ccosmin]

After I've isolated the boot it's a bit heavier.

Checked the part number for the gas strut and it it with 530N of force.

I've ordered 2 new one with 690N of opening force. The rest of the specs are the same. for lengths, diameter, etc..

Should it be any issues in fitting them?

Edited 6 February, 2020 by ccosmin

[MarkyG82]

I think it's fairly straightforward just be gentle with the clips as they can break.

 

Got a link for the uprated ones? Mine a mega weak.

[ccosmin]

For uk I think it’s this one:

 

https://m.onlinecarparts.co.uk/oenumber/5e5827550.html

 

anyway it seems to be shipping from DE. 

[MarkyG82]

Isn't obvious which ones have 690N force

I'll keep digging.

[ccosmin]

Sorry, that was the original part. This the the one for 690: AUDI, VAG (4B9827552M). There are several ones. I picked the one with 500mm length and 200mm stroke. 

[ccosmin]

Hi,

 

My new gas struts arrived over the weekend and it seems they are a bit 2 strong. 

Apparently only 1 new does the job, so now I have left: 530N and right: 590N of power;

Does anyone see any problems here? should I have them synced with 2 600N ones, or it's ok to have them different? 

Thinking about issues on the different force applied just 2 one side....

[BigEjit]

There might be a bit more torsion between sides but I doubt that will be that noticeable short term. Summer temps could be interesting! The spring rate increases as it gets hotter. Even standard struts have caught me out a few times underestimating how much force needed to close the door some sunny days. There’s a lot less force needed to close on a cold day, though. 

[cheezemonkhai]

Matched pair of 560 ish?

[ccosmin]

I would go for a pair of matching force, but if there is no issue having them like this, I would not hurry in searching, buying.. laborious work