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