SuspaC16-08260 19.7" Gas Prop/Strut, Set of Two, Force 60 lbs Per Prop/Strut, Force 120 lbs Per Pair, Made in USA

Worked great. I used it to prop open a 53 lbs basement door hatch that it flush to the floor. I will try to add pictures later. I installed the struts nearly parallel to the door when it is standing straight up. I have one on each end. I did it this way so that it's not in the way of walking down the steps. I first tried it with 40 lbs struts but it barely did anything. These ones take almost all the weight off except right at the bottom when closing which I'm sure is due to the way I installed them in a non-ideal angle to the door. My project required stronger struts since I didn't make the struts perpendicular to the door like they should be to get the most holding power. If the struts were installed at a right angle, I'm sure much weaker ones would be needed so keep that in mind when ordering these. The weight of the door and the angle of installation are your two factors you need to consider... I wish there was a calculator to figure it out or something. I basically just used the trial and error method. Free Prime shipping both ways makes it economical. To mount the struts I used JR Products BR-1020 10mm Flat Gas Spring Mounting Bracket. You will need two sets of brackets if you want to mount both struts that come in this package.

Direct replacement for originals in my RV. They work great and installation couldn't be easier.

I only needed one of these, however, I had the option of buying one for $30 + $11 shipping from the manufacturer; $30 +free prime shipping from Amazon; or $30 for two of these + free shipping from Amazon! I chose the latter & now have a spare. This unit snapped out (old failed item) quite quickly with a small spade bladed screwdriver. The new replacement snapped in even more easily! AND, I ALSO HAVE A SPARE!Update: 11 Aug 14 - Another one of these failed on our camper & I just installed the second unit. It was great to have a spare!Update: 31 Aug 14 - Misery abounds. Another two seem to be failing (they are 12+ years old), so another pair has been purchased & will be installed next month. (A total of about 20 of these are in use.)Update: 15 Sep 15 - Yup, another two needed. Hopefully this is the last for a while as I have just about swapped all of the original units out.

Good value

These struts were easy to install and provide great lift and support for my Snugtop glass door. A bit stronger than the originals when they were new, but that's okay - I'll never have to be concerned it will unexpectedly drop down, even in windy weather. Great product and price!

Great quality, great delivery, great packaging. Be aware: 60 pounds of lift is a lot! Got these to replace two 40# units on my pick-up truck cap tailgate lift. Not sure if the old '40s were weak, or if the geometry was wrong on the connection points. Whatever the case, these 60# units solved the problem! Check out YouTube for some ideas on how to compress 'em, you won't be able to do it by hand!

Worked just like they should

RV cargo doors.