SUV17 rear dry box gas shock

Has the clip come out? I'm getting my SUV soon, so I can't comment as to the specific shock. Had problems with the retaining clips for the ball socket becoming worn and failing with my truck topper. Easy replacement, but a better shock might be a wise investment.

 

The socket may be a high density polyethylene but the clips are usually metal (open circle pushed around the shaft). Look around your rear dry box for remnant or full clip. It is a common problem for shocks, especially if there is torsion from even the minutest of improper angles of mounting, or flexing of mount material.

 

Get yourself some QUALITY shocks from Bansbach at www.easylift.com.  Their North American office is in Melbourne.  Best shock I've ever used.  Powder coats or stainless are available.  Metal sockets and clips.

P.S.: I don't think the springs will cushion the closing, just the opening of the hatch. Any 316 stainless socket with wire clips will be better than the nylon ones. You can just purchase the socket assemblies from Bansbach.

 

Yeah baby!

 

Thread noted for when mine fail.

 

I need to find a way to add shocks to my Copperhead hatches.... One of the things I wish came on them...

I know Mel didn't want to just drill through the hatch, like Maverick does on their skiffs...