Rodkicker Gas Strut

[TBOT422]

Has anyone replaced the gas strut in their Selden Rodkicker? I believe I need to replace mine as it no longer supports the boom and there is hydraulic fluid all over the top of our cabin. I was just wondering if it is difficult and what steps or precautions I need to be aware of.
Thanks

[TBOT422]

So no one has ever had to replace the gas strut in their boom vang? Lucky me. Part is supposed to arrive tomorrow, and I'll post what I learn.

[TBOT422]

I finally completed the replacement of the gas strut in the Selden Boom Vang Rodkicker. The process is pretty simple. However, I had several issues of getting the right parts, etc. Here is a video I created of the replacement process.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_3lB12UMaE

[KenKrawford]

Nice presentation Gary. Thanks for posting it.

[wcconway]

Gary, you are not alone now. Our gas strut must be replaced. Your video is most helpful. Any issues since you replaced yours?

[wcconway]

Gary, you are not alone now. Our gas strut must be replaced. What exitension force lbs did you order? Your video is most helpful. Any issues since you replaced yours?

[TBOT422]

Wally and Connie,

The part number for my original Aratron strut showed it to be 2500N which is equivalent to 562 lbf. I installed the stainless steel McMaster-Carr part with 550 lbf and have not had any problems with it. I suppose I should say I have not had any problems with the gas strut