Fitted new gas struts to my Trakka pop-top roof !

1
Gday Murray and ALL,

Since we last discussed this topic, I've put in a lot of effort,
research, experimentation, problem solving etc., objective being to do
this project myself and figure out how to remove and replace the gas
struts on my Trakka pop-top. As you know, the 18 year old ones were
getting pretty saggy and not much fun at all to use, hence the
motivation.

Well I can say I've learnt a lot along the way, it's been frustrating at
times but still kept focus, so happy now to say I successfully replaced
the gas struts yesterday. And what a joy it was to use the new ones for
the first time, it has actually transformed the pop-top raising/lowering
process from something painful and annoying to a very easy, effective,
controlled, stable and even fascinating process ... I almost can't
believe it!

This was achieved from home, no need to chase about for stuff, the
struts simply arrived in the mail. I didn't use any specialised tools to
do the hands on bit, just tools and stuff in my home workshop and nut it
all out. However, be willing to set aside a fair chunk of time.

So heh ... now I'm excited about my pop-top! Anyone else in the same
predicament, I thoroughly recommend this upgrade project.

Cheers.

Ken
2

Hi Ken,

 

I need this upgrade to my Trakka pop-top also.  Could you please give  details of the struts and supplier etc.

 

Yurik

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Friday, 24 October 2008 9:24 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fitted new gas struts to my Trakka pop-top roof !

 


Gday Murray and ALL,

Since we last discussed this topic, I've put in a lot of effort,
research, experimentation, problem solving etc., objective being to do
this project myself and figure out how to remove and replace the gas
struts on my Trakka pop-top. As you know, the 18 year old ones were
getting pretty saggy and not much fun at all to use, hence the
motivation.

Well I can say I've learnt a lot along the way, it's been frustrating at
times but still kept focus, so happy now to say I successfully replaced
the gas struts yesterday. And what a joy it was to use the new ones for
the first time, it has actually transformed the pop-top raising/lowering
process from something painful and annoying to a very easy, effective,
controlled, stable and even fascinating process ... I almost can't
believe it!

This was achieved from home, no need to chase about for stuff, the
struts simply arrived in the mail. I didn't use any specialised tools to
do the hands on bit, just tools and stuff in my home workshop and nut it
all out. However, be willing to set aside a fair chunk of time.

So heh ... now I'm excited about my pop-top! Anyone else in the same
predicament, I thoroughly recommend this upgrade project.

Cheers.

Ken

3

Rick, or anyone else,

 

Numbers are growing for Day of the VW on Nov 16th (11 so far, including 2 vans/4 people from Sydney). Do we have any firm details for the Bateman’s Bay trip in January that we can pass on to people there, some of whom may not be on the forum? Better yet, some form of flyer we could print up.

 

BRIAN REED

FAIRFIELD NATURAL THERAPIES

185 Wingrove St

Fairfield, Vic. 3078

03 9481 5673   0407 319 521

4

Oops! Should have changed the header on that last email.

 

BRIAN REED

FAIRFIELD NATURAL THERAPIES

185 Wingrove St

Fairfield, Vic. 3078

03 9481 5673   0407 319 521

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Brian Reed
Sent: Saturday, 25 October 2008 4:37 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fitted new gas struts to my Trakka pop-top roof !

 

Rick, or anyone else,

 

Numbers are growing for Day of the VW on Nov 16th (11 so far, including 2 vans/4 people from Sydney ). Do we have any firm details for the Bateman’s Bay trip in January that we can pass on to people there, some of whom may not be on the forum? Better yet, some form of flyer we could print up.

 

BRIAN REED

FAIRFIELD NATURAL THERAPIES

185 Wingrove St

Fairfield, Vic. 3078

03 9481 5673   0407 319 521

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RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fitted new gas struts to my Trakka pop-top roof !

Ken,

Well done old son, I am impressed. Even helping the 'expert' do it was enough for me.

Cheers M


-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Yurik Orlowsky
Sent: Sat 10/25/2008 2:17 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fitted new gas struts to my Trakka pop-top roof !

Hi Ken,



I need this upgrade to my Trakka pop-top also.  Could you please give
details of the struts and supplier etc.



Yurik



From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Friday, 24 October 2008 9:24 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Fitted new gas struts to my Trakka pop-top
roof !




Gday Murray and ALL,

Since we last discussed this topic, I've put in a lot of effort,
research, experimentation, problem solving etc., objective being to do
this project myself and figure out how to remove and replace the gas
struts on my Trakka pop-top. As you know, the 18 year old ones were
getting pretty saggy and not much fun at all to use, hence the
motivation.

Well I can say I've learnt a lot along the way, it's been frustrating at
times but still kept focus, so happy now to say I successfully replaced
the gas struts yesterday. And what a joy it was to use the new ones for
the first time, it has actually transformed the pop-top raising/lowering
process from something painful and annoying to a very easy, effective,
controlled, stable and even fascinating process ... I almost can't
believe it!

This was achieved from home, no need to chase about for stuff, the
struts simply arrived in the mail. I didn't use any specialised tools to
do the hands on bit, just tools and stuff in my home workshop and nut it
all out. However, be willing to set aside a fair chunk of time.

So heh ... now I'm excited about my pop-top! Anyone else in the same
predicament, I thoroughly recommend this upgrade project.

Cheers.

Ken

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Hi Ken, I'm in the same predicament...

Can you please forward me the details on who you used and where you
got them from. happy to order online instead of having to run around
to spare parts places.

My problem is a little more difficult in that I've put a solar panel
on the roof which means its now a bit heavier and needs extra force
to raise the roof. have the specs and dimensions so know what I need
(I think).

Anyway, any assistance from your research and findings, especially
where you sourced them from, gratefully accepted.

Many thanks,


Ronnie

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <unclekenz@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Gday Murray and ALL,
>
> Since we last discussed this topic, I've put in a lot of effort,
> research, experimentation, problem solving etc., objective being to
do
> this project myself and figure out how to remove and replace the gas
> struts on my Trakka pop-top. As you know, the 18 year old ones were
> getting pretty saggy and not much fun at all to use, hence the
> motivation.
>
> Well I can say I've learnt a lot along the way, it's been
frustrating at
> times but still kept focus, so happy now to say I successfully
replaced
> the gas struts yesterday. And what a joy it was to use the new ones
for
> the first time, it has actually transformed the pop-top
raising/lowering
> process from something painful and annoying to a very easy,
effective,
> controlled, stable and even fascinating process ... I almost can't
> believe it!
>
> This was achieved from home, no need to chase about for stuff, the
> struts simply arrived in the mail. I didn't use any specialised
tools to
> do the hands on bit, just tools and stuff in my home workshop and
nut it
> all out. However, be willing to set aside a fair chunk of time.
>
> So heh ... now I'm excited about my pop-top! Anyone else in the same
> predicament, I thoroughly recommend this upgrade project.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
>
7
Gday ALL,

I've had two responses so far, Yurik and Ronnie, wanting to replace
their sagging Trakka pop-top struts and I am communicating with them
individually to ascertain their own particular circumstances, as that
has a bearing on the specs of the struts they need.

Given it's the run-down to the Xmas holidays business closures, may I
suggest if you want new pop-top struts for your Trakka, better register
your interest here asap so I can pmail you and help sort out your
circumstances at the same time as for Yurik and Ronnie.

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "chadstone100"
<wordofmouth@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Ken, I'm in the same predicament...
>
> Can you please forward me the details on who you used and where you
> got them from. happy to order online instead of having to run around
> to spare parts places.
>
> My problem is a little more difficult in that I've put a solar panel
> on the roof which means its now a bit heavier and needs extra force
> to raise the roof. have the specs and dimensions so know what I need
> (I think).
>
> Anyway, any assistance from your research and findings, especially
> where you sourced them from, gratefully accepted.
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
> Ronnie
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" unclekenz@
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Gday Murray and ALL,
> >
> > Since we last discussed this topic, I've put in a lot of effort,
> > research, experimentation, problem solving etc., objective being to
> do
> > this project myself and figure out how to remove and replace the gas
> > struts on my Trakka pop-top. As you know, the 18 year old ones were
> > getting pretty saggy and not much fun at all to use, hence the
> > motivation.
> >
> > Well I can say I've learnt a lot along the way, it's been
> frustrating at
> > times but still kept focus, so happy now to say I successfully
> replaced
> > the gas struts yesterday. And what a joy it was to use the new ones
> for
> > the first time, it has actually transformed the pop-top
> raising/lowering
> > process from something painful and annoying to a very easy,
> effective,
> > controlled, stable and even fascinating process ... I almost can't
> > believe it!
> >
> > This was achieved from home, no need to chase about for stuff, the
> > struts simply arrived in the mail. I didn't use any specialised
> tools to
> > do the hands on bit, just tools and stuff in my home workshop and
> nut it
> > all out. However, be willing to set aside a fair chunk of time.
> >
> > So heh ... now I'm excited about my pop-top! Anyone else in the same
> > predicament, I thoroughly recommend this upgrade project.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Ken
> >
>