If you can get access to a hydropress, you can partially compress the
struts and safety wire them in that position. That means you don't
have to raise the trailer top as far. Yes, be very careful.

I got the replacement struts from Harold Ennulat for my Komet III. Had a
helper or 2 lift the top to the correct position so that the bolt holes
lined up, bolt the gas struts to the trailer, and you're done. It was a
no brainer.

Tony V.