Installing Lift Assist Shocks on 1989 Granby

[Mountaingirl360]

Does anyone know if it's possible to install lift assist shocks on older FWC models? We have a 1989 Granby and I would love to have an assist! If the factory install wouldn't work, is there a DIY version? Thanks in advance!

 

[OSUFlyer]

I installed struts on my 1986 Keystobe without any problem, took about 30 min. I used brackets and struts from eBay. I will try and scrounge up a picture..

 

[BBZ]

this is a mid 80's granby.. 36 inch struts.. hardware found online..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GCD3RRQ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07GCD3RRQ&pd_rd_w=urlkk&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=m44oJ&pf_rd_r=YS0TGGMCF11QY9F925FM&pd_rd_r=da95d997-86ca-11e9-b4c5-ef907af3647f

 

[BBZ]

FYI.. there are other mounts, some offset, but that gives you an idea.. I used flat one on bottom but need offset ones on the roof..

Its not perfect, the struts make the roof not always come down centered, but just need to shift it slightly sometimes to latch..

Great addition overall, so much easier, I now just unlatch and push roof up from outside.. and then lock in place inside.


found an offset example

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/fs-ball-stud-joint-10mm-3-8-3-hole-offset-bracket-black/?cmp_id=1649175592&adg_id=64862660380&kwd=&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrdjnBRDXARIsAEcE5YnOSJPKb_LPOWL3ij9i8GE_OojLvyYYQvkS8VWi65T0adOfhPE1WQ0aAtPFEALw_wcB

 

[Mountaingirl360]

Thank you guys--this is super helpful!

 

[JaSAn]

There is a nice little thread (38 pages) about this:

http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/2974-roof-lifting-helper-shocks-thingys/

 

[Mountaingirl360]

Thank you all--this has all been very helpful! I have ordered all of the pieces-parts, so I will be looking forward to a little help lifting the camper top in the future!

 

[Norsman]

https://norsman.smugmug.com/Camping/FWC-Misc/n-72Mqkn/i-4dZDSQK

Not the lifting your talking about... but why not.