Primarily used on AMS Recovery Truck Models, ABT-E (Sliding Winch style body), ABT-H (Hatch Door Beaver Tail), ATD (Twin Deck.)
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: ABT-H Gas struts have CHANGED, the gas struts now have two ball joints that affix to a bracket.
 
BRACKET FOUND HERE: https://www.towlife.co.uk/product-page/gas-strut-mounting-bracket
 
- 150NM - Used Primarily on the ABT-H design.
- 450NM - used Primarily on the ATD and ABT-E Designs.
 
Self contained, maintenance free units. A hydro-pneumatic ram is charged under pressure with an inert gas giving the characteristics of a compression spring, which coupled with a small change in force as it extends, provides a controlled rate of movement.
 
IMPORTANT
Gas struts must be fitted with the internal moving rod end pointing downwards towards the ground when in it's extended position.
This allows for normal function and lubrication of the oils internally as well as creates a damper when the rod reaches its full extended position.
Gas struts must also be fitted to the bracket with Horizontal play, this prevents any twisting forces from damaging the struts.
 
Size Specifications
Static Force of 150NM (+/-8N) at 20°C Model
- BALL JOINT FITTINGS ON BOTH ENDS
- EXTENDED LENGTH 485 ±2 mm
- (CLOSED LENGTH 285) mm
- STROKE 200 ±1 mm
- TUBE 243 ±1 mm
 
Static force of 450N (+/-23N) at 20°C Model
- Eyelet Hole Diameter 8.3 mm
- EXTENDED LENGTH 420±2 mm
- (CLOSED LENGTH 260) mm
- STROKE 160 ±1 mm
- TUBE 218 ±1 mm