On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 12:41:44 PM UTC-7, Tom BravoMike wrote:
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11:13:23 AM UTC-5, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
David - One comment from someone that has never replaced a Cobra strut (but might have to someday).

Please take lots of pictures of your replacement process and publish them for the benefit of all. Also publish a list of resources and data you found and used. Years ago I did this for installing Wederkind sleeves on L'hotellier fittings and I still get a thank you note from time to time.

Ditto message to anyone replacing internal struts.

Thanks, John OHM Ω

BTW, how do I know it's time to replace the struts? I have a 1984 Cobra trailer with the square telescoping tube; with low winter temperatures the top wouldn't stay up, but it does when the temperature rises during the flying season. Should I get new struts right now?

Cold weather failure is often the first sign that its time to replace.
Jim