Storage locker arm/brace?

[02Outback]

I have an 02' Outback and thought about putting together a hydraulic type arm/brace on my rear storage ski locker so when I open it, it will stay up without me having to hold it. Like the hood of a car.

Anybody do this?

I believe the newer boats already have these on the V-drives?

Thanks,
Cody

[cab13367]

Should be easy enough to do. Overtons sells the parts. Go to overtons.com and search on "gas lift".

[02Outback]

Thanks! I will need to measure this and get the right size.

Thanks for the quick response.

[cab13367]

I believe the newer boats already have these on the V-drives?

Yes, they do. Note that they use a short strut and mount it at a 45 degree angle but there are other ways to do it too. Let me know if u need a pic.

[02Outback]

A picture would be great if you could get one.

Thanks.

[mnpracing]

Do you know if stores like Lowes, Home Depot, etc would generally have these types of gas lifts?

[Mikes]

Auto parts stores have them for hoods deck lids etc.

[02Outback]

I know that Lowes and Home Depot do NOT have these - I have checked.

I am going to check with AutoZone and see if one for a vehicle might fit.

[viking]

My 90 Mustang Hatchback has struts that look almost exactly like the ones on my ski-locker doors on the Outback

[cab13367]

A picture would be great if you could get one.

Thanks.

Below are a couple of pics. The strut on the port side locker is how it came from the factory. The starboard side, I modified when I added the walk thru transom - I installed the strut vertically.