Messed up one of the gas shocks on the fishbox and need to replace. The gas shock size is 9.5" compressed by 15" but need to determine the pounds of compression. None of the older ones have any info left on them. Can get in 20,40 or 60lbs. Any ideas?
Hey CSkipR I replaced several on my boat. Off hand I don't remember the brand but if you do a search on the net for 'marine gas shocks' you will find some nice stainless steel replacements. How are those Mans running?
Call the Cabo parts department, they should have them in stock. If you go with too heavy, it will tear the mounting brackets or their hardware out. If there are 2 gas shocks per fishbox, I would guess 20lb units.....but the shocks come in a lot more varieties than that. 10lb 20lb 30lb etc etc....
Take the good one off place the end on your bathroom scale.unless you have a better scale. Then compress it down fully by hand and read the force/weight on the scale. Walt