LS6 canopy gas spring

[Richard Livingston]

We (3 owners) have an LS6 with a "tired" gas spring that lifts the canopy. A simple google search and visits to Wings and Wheels does not turn up a source or specifications for this spring. Does anyone know a replacement part number, or specifications, or a source for a replacement gas spring?

[s6]

Le lundi 7 octobre 2019 17:42:46 UTC-4, Richard Livingston a écritÂ*:
> We (3 owners) have an LS6 with a "tired" gas spring that lifts the canopy.. A simple google search and visits to Wings and Wheels does not turn up a source or specifications for this spring. Does anyone know a replacement part number, or specifications, or a source for a replacement gas spring?


Excellent service from < LS technologies custom gasspring > at I am a LS6 owner.
1-306-683-5000

[Richard Livingston]

On Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:08:59 PM UTC-5, s6 wrote:
> Le lundi 7 octobre 2019 17:42:46 UTC-4, Richard Livingston a écritÂ*:
> > We (3 owners) have an LS6 with a "tired" gas spring that lifts the canopy. A simple google search and visits to Wings and Wheels does not turn up a source or specifications for this spring. Does anyone know a replacement part number, or specifications, or a source for a replacement gas spring?
>
>
> Excellent service from < LS technologies custom gasspring > at I am a LS6 owner.
> 1-306-683-5000

Thanks for that lead S6. Did you get one from LS Technologies, and if so do you have the part number or specifications?

Rich L.

[s6]

Le lundi 7 octobre 2019 17:42:46 UTC-4, Richard Livingston a écritÂ*:
> We (3 owners) have an LS6 with a "tired" gas spring that lifts the canopy.. A simple google search and visits to Wings and Wheels does not turn up a source or specifications for this spring. Does anyone know a replacement part number, or specifications, or a source for a replacement gas spring?

Not for the canopy gas strut.
For the trailer.
I will be at the airport tomorrow.
I will look for part number and other specifications and let you know
tomorrow night.
Gilles

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Bansbach Easylift is a good source for gas springs. I replaced my trailer springs a few years ago. If you can get the measurements and strength of your current spring they probably have a replacement.

[Eric Munk]

Hahn-Gasfedern 700010, 850N is what I have for LS6 cockpit canopy.

[Richard Livingston]

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 2:30:05 AM UTC-5, Eric Munk wrote:
> Hahn-Gasfedern 700010, 850N is what I have for LS6 cockpit canopy.

That is very helpful, thank you everyone!

[Brian[_1_]]

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:54:17 AM UTC-6, Richard Livingston wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 2:30:05 AM UTC-5, Eric Munk wrote:
> > Hahn-Gasfedern 700010, 850N is what I have for LS6 cockpit canopy.
>
> That is very helpful, thank you everyone!

Please let us know what you end up getting and from where?

[s6]

Le lundi 7 octobre 2019 17:42:46 UTC-4, Richard Livingston a écritÂ*:
> We (3 owners) have an LS6 with a "tired" gas spring that lifts the canopy.. A simple google search and visits to Wings and Wheels does not turn up a source or specifications for this spring. Does anyone know a replacement part number, or specifications, or a source for a replacement gas spring?

Unfortunately nothing usefull on my canopy gas spring
Gilles

[Gianni Isotope]

Resurrecting this old thread, as the canopy strut on my LS7 just wen caput. Pretty sure it uses the same strut as the LS6. Richard (or other LS6 owners), could you let me know what replacement strut you found?
Thanks,
Jordan

[Sarah[_2_]]

On Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 8:52:51 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Resurrecting this old thread, as the canopy strut on my LS7 just wen caput. Pretty sure it uses the same strut as the LS6. Richard (or other LS6 owners), could you let me know what replacement strut you found?
> Thanks,
> Jordan

I replaced my LS gas spring, but the source was the ex-LS dealer in Canada. If your local dealer can't help...

From the groups.io "LSgliders" forum:
https://groups.io/g/LSgliders/message/19

In case that link doesn't work, the key info was
Herst-Dat is german for "Herstellungsdatum" = date of manufacture. August 1987 in this case.... truly time to change.

When you Google for
"gasdruckfeder 850n 7256516"
(gasdruckfeder = gas strut) you have a few hits, e.g.
https://www.agrarexpress.de/gasfeder-universalausfuehrung-850n-360mm

[Brian[_1_]]

Try a 12.8 “ Strong Arm 4540 Lift support ~850N. Will likely have M6 ends and need a M6 to M8 adaptor and use the fittings from your old strut..


https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/strong-arm-4540-gas-charged-hood-lift-support/

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj254Xf7YzrAhU5JzQIHaG4Bu0QFjAAegQIBhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww..amazon.com%2FMaslin-Threaded-Adapter-Coupler-Conveyer%2Fdp%2FB07PRL3B9Q&usg=AOvVaw3zuRcags_hZsjuxuRS67zc

[Gianni Isotope]

On Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 7:28:47 PM UTC-5, Brian wrote:
> Try a 12.8 “ Strong Arm 4540 Lift support ~850N. Will likely have M6 ends and need a M6 to M8 adaptor and use the fittings from your old strut.
>
>
> https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/strong-arm-4540-gas-charged-hood-lift-support/
>
> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj254Xf7YzrAhU5JzQIHaG4Bu0QFjAAegQIBhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMaslin-Threaded-Adapter-Coupler-Conveyer%2Fdp%2FB07PRL3B9Q&usg=AOvVaw3zuRcags_hZsjuxuRS67zc

Thank you for the suggestion Brian. Unfortunately, on my worn-out strut, while one eyelet/bearing end is threaded onto the shaft, the other, attached to the cylinder, doesn't seem to be removable.
Jordan

[Brian[_1_]]

As I recall you are correct. I was able to find a 2nd end from another strut that had been retired.
Might be able find a suitable end online.
Brian

[Brian[_1_]]

You might also look at the struts on the front access door of the a cobra trailer. I seem to recall they used the same end fitting or possibly one I thought I could make work.