STABILUS Universal Lift Support Sizing

Welcome to the ZF Education Center In this video, we will demonstrate how to identify the correct replacement lift support for: • Truck Caps • Camper • Marine • Toolbox • And other universal applications This demonstration is NOT for: • Typical hood • Hatch • Trunk • Tailgate • Or window replacement. Step One: Measure the Extended Length • Measure your old lift support from the center of each connection point, NOT from the absolute ends. Step Two: Measure the Rod Length • Measure the rod length from the center of the rod end connection point to where the rod meets the tube. Step Three: Calculate the Compressed Length • Compressed length is determined by subtracting rod length (from step 2) from the extended length (from step 1). Step Four: Identify the Connection Type on Each End • Ball sockets or eyelets on either the rod end or tube end. Step Five: Identify the Force in Pounds • To find the force in pounds, look on the tube end for the rated force. This may be shown as a 4 digit number, with an "N" for Newtons or a "sign for pounds. If the number is in Newtons, divide the figure by 4.45 to convert to pounds. Step Six: Visit your local automotive parts store. Your automotive part store will have a Stabilus Catalog, with a Universal page, listing the replacement part numbers by extended length, compressed length, end fittings and force in pounds. Securely install your new Stabilus replacement Lift Support, one side at a time, using any of the old mounting hardware only as...