The 28" 80 lb Heavy-Duty Gas Strut Lift Support provides powerful lifting and holding assistance for compatible doors, hatches, lids, storage compartments, and access panels requiring extended reach and higher lifting force.
With an 80-pound force rating, this gas strut is designed for heavier applications where lower-force gas springs may not provide sufficient support. It assists with opening while helping hold compatible doors and hatches in the raised position.
The extended 28-inch length makes this gas spring particularly useful for larger doors, hatches, and compartment panels where mounting points are positioned farther apart or the application requires a longer lift support.
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, campers, and motorhomes, potential applications include compatible large baggage doors, exterior storage compartment doors, equipment compartments, access hatches, and other heavier hinged panels.
For trailers, this heavy-duty gas spring may be suitable for compatible cargo trailers, enclosed trailers, equipment trailers, utility trailers, toy haulers, concession trailers, and specialty trailers.
Its combination of 28-inch extended length and 80-pound lifting force can also make this lift support useful for compatible automotive, truck, commercial vehicle, utility, industrial, and specialty-equipment applications.
Gas struts can gradually lose pressure and lifting ability through age and repeated use. When an existing RV baggage door, trailer hatch, or storage compartment door begins to sag, drop, or no longer remain open, replacing the worn support with a correctly matched gas spring can help restore its intended lifting and holding performance.
Because this is an 80 lb heavy-duty gas strut, proper fitment is important. Insufficient force may not adequately support the application, while excessive force can make a door difficult to close or place unnecessary stress on hinges, mounting brackets, ball studs, and surrounding structures.
When selecting a replacement gas strut, verify the force rating, extended and compressed dimensions, socket size, ball-stud dimensions, mounting locations, and installation geometry rather than relying on overall length alone.
Whether you're replacing an RV baggage door gas strut or adding lifting assistance to a large trailer hatch, this 28" 80 lb Gas Strut with 10mm Socket Ends and 8mm x 18mm Studs provides long reach and heavy-duty lifting support for compatible applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Product Type | Heavy-Duty Gas Strut / Gas Spring / Lift Support |
| Length | 28" |
| Force Rating | 80 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
- 28-inch heavy-duty gas strut
- High-force 80 lb rating
- Extended-length gas spring
- 10mm socket ends
- Designed for compatible 8mm x 18mm ball studs
- Also commonly searched as a gas spring, gas shock, lift strut, or lift support
- Provides strong, controlled lifting assistance
- Helps support compatible heavier doors and hatches
- Extended reach 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 large trailer doors and hatches
- Useful for equipment compartments and access panels
- Suitable for specialty vehicles and equipment
Applications & Compatibility
Designed for compatible applications requiring a 28-inch, 80-pound gas strut with 10mm socket ends and 8mm x 18mm mounting studs.
Potential applications include RV baggage doors, motorhome storage compartment doors, camper compartment doors, trailer hatches, cargo trailer doors, enclosed trailer doors, toy hauler compartments, equipment doors, storage lids, access panels, utility equipment, and specialty vehicles.
The combination of 28" length and 80 lb force makes this version particularly useful for larger applications requiring both extended reach and substantial lifting assistance.
Important Fitment Note: Verify the 28" length, 80 lb force rating, 10mm socket ends, 8mm x 18mm stud requirements, compressed length, extended length, mounting locations, bracket strength, and installation geometry before ordering. Gas struts with similar dimensions may have different force ratings or mounting hardware and are not necessarily interchangeable.
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28 INCHES OF REACH. 80 POUNDS OF HEAVY-DUTY LIFT.
Built for larger applications, this extended-length gas strut delivers 80 pounds of lifting force for compatible RV baggage doors, trailer hatches, equipment compartments, and heavy access panels.
