[Chester Stone]

I found the gas struts for my coach at http://www.spdhardware.com, part No. GSNI2300150. The cost is $18.13 each, plus shipping.

[encantotom]

that is one source. i used http://www.stampededist.com/struts.html

considerably cheaper.

tom

[RussWhite]

Chester,

I am a SPD Hardware shopper as well. Maybe I didn't look hard enough at Tom's link, but I did not see prices or a way to order online. Doing my own order must be worth something to me. Tom may be the ultimate shopper/negotiator, so listen to him.

[Chester Stone]

Russ and Tom, I clicked on Columbus as well, but finally decided to order the same brand and part number that I took off of the coach.

[encantotom]

it is a small operation and you have to email or call them. i have bought from them for both my coaches.

quality of the gas springs appear to be as good and they are way less in price. i paid less than half of what the SPD ones were going to be.

thats just my experience. its nice to have choices.

to

[Erniee]

www.orrorr.com- I have purchased many gas springs from them in the past, also

[les korcala]

Called today and spoke with Steve at Columbiastruts and looks like they went way up with gas shocks.
GS 2200-150 20"-150lbs 6 shock sell for over $100
that about 18$ per shock

[encantotom]

yea i looked on their web site and was surprised at how much they went up.

now we just have to find another good source......

tom

[Erniee]

At Orr and Orr, you can set up an account, request a catalog and they have an insert pricelist in that catalog that shows prices way lower than on the website. FYI

[les korcala]

            I Found guy in Yakima , WA who has dealt with sturt shocks for many years , its family business.
Order my shocks on E Bay
Thsi person was super knowlagable and I learned great deal about our shocks in Newell.

Number One - and most important was that many of us mount the shocks reverse ! with rod up ( close to the door bay ) but correct way to do it is other way , rod down, you get way better lubrication ans way smoother movement of the shock, they will outlast 2-1 rod down style.

Number Two- Mike said to me in his years businees with shocks he hardly ever had to help someone with shock not fitting in the bay ( Newell case ) he send me some shorter shock for free try and i did not use tool !!! just press in play!! they are quater inch shorter and rated for 130 vs 150 but I am using this pair on my 46" long bay and they are perfect!

Number tree lesson - is to never use screwdriver to pull the holdinf flat pin around the fittings , use flat tool and just lif the pin from the side .

Mike is super nice guys and very fast service Fedex from yakima to Tucson,AZ in 4 days !

shock are as you see in the photos rated 150lbs GS 2000 made with four not two seals by Mid Columbia trut & spring model MCS 2000-150

You can find them on Ebay or directly from www.Strut-Your-Stuff-Here.com

Tell them Les Korcala send you so I can get free pair of struts, haha! just joking! I am glad I found this guy!

I ordered 5 set ( pairs ) and it was like some $150 including s/h
pair sells for cool $13