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Locking clip for 15-6x110 gas struts — image 1
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Locking clip for 15-6x110 gas struts

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Clip to force old gas struts to stay open

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Automotive
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The gas struts in my girlfriends roof box for the car are old and doesn't hold the lid open any more. I designed this part to simply snap on to the push rod forcing the strut open. When not in use the clip snaps to the cylinder for convenient storage.

I printed in PLA with 4 perimiters and 15% infill. The idea was to prototype with PLA and then print them in ABS or nylon for better weather resistance. However, we have used prototype version 1 on the car for a couple of years now without any issues. 

 

Diameter of the rod6 mm
Diameter of the cylinder15 mm
Length of the rod when open110 mm

I have included the .f360 file for you to modify the parameters to suite your specific needs.