The 20" 40 lb Gas Strut Lift Support provides controlled lifting and holding assistance for compatible doors, hatches, lids, storage compartments, and access panels.
With a 40-pound force rating, this gas strut provides increased lifting assistance for applications requiring moderate-to-strong support while maintaining controlled opening and closing movement.
Its 20-inch length provides extended reach for larger doors, hatches, and compartment lids where mounting locations require a longer gas spring.
The strut features 10mm socket-style ends designed to connect to compatible 8mm x 18mm ball studs, providing a straightforward 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 hinged panels requiring assisted opening and holding support.
For trailers, this gas spring may be suitable for compatible cargo trailers, enclosed trailers, utility trailers, equipment trailers, concession trailers, toy haulers, and specialty trailer applications.
The combination of a 20-inch length and 40-pound force rating can also make this lift support useful for compatible automotive, truck, utility, industrial, marine, and specialty-equipment applications.
Gas struts can gradually lose pressure and lifting ability through age and repeated operation. If 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 lifting and holding performance.
For replacement applications, matching the overall length alone isn't enough. The force rating, compressed and extended dimensions, socket size, ball-stud dimensions, mounting points, and installation geometry should all be verified.
This model uses an 8mm x 18mm stud configuration. This is especially important when comparing it with other 20" 40 lb gas struts that may use different mounting hardware, such as a 6mm x 15mm stud.
Whether you're replacing an RV baggage-door lift support or adding assistance to a trailer hatch, this 20" 40 lb Gas Strut with 10mm Socket Ends and 8mm x 18mm Studs provides extended reach and dependable lifting assistance for compatible applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Type | Gas Strut / Gas Spring / Lift Support |
| Length | 20" |
| Force Rating | 40 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 gas strut
- 40 lb force rating
- Long-reach lift support
- Also searchable 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 hold compatible doors, hatches, and lids open
- 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 storage lids and equipment compartments
- Suitable for automotive and specialty equipment
Applications & Compatibility
Designed for compatible applications requiring a 20-inch, 40-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, storage lids, equipment compartments, access panels, automotive compartments, utility equipment, and specialty vehicles.
The combination of 20" length and 40 lb force makes this version useful for applications requiring extended reach with moderate-to-strong lifting assistance.
Important Fitment Note: This version uses an 8mm x 18mm stud. Do not confuse it with the similar 20" 40 lb version using a 6mm x 15mm stud. Verify the stud dimensions, 10mm socket ends, force rating, compressed and extended lengths, mounting locations, and installation geometry before ordering.
Marketing Callout
20 INCHES. 40 POUNDS OF LIFT. 8MM MOUNTING HARDWARE.
Extended reach meets controlled lifting power with a 20-inch, 40 lb gas strut designed for compatible 8mm x 18mm ball-stud installations.
