This stainless steel gas spring is a replacement strut listed in CVF Racing hinge replacement parts and is sold individually. The strut supplies the lifting and holding force for the hood, and CVF describes it as pre fit for optimal performance.
Force ratings run from 100 LB to 500 LB. Ratings from 100 to 250 LB use a 10mm ball stud, and ratings from 300 to 500 LB use a 13mm ball stud. CVF matches a specific force to a stock steel hood and offers other ratings for fiberglass and carbon fiber hoods.
Specifications:
- Type: Gas spring (strut)
- Material: Stainless steel
- Force ratings with 10mm ball stud: 100, 125, 150, 180, 210, 235, 250 LB
- Force ratings with 13mm ball stud: 300, 350, 400, 500 LB
- Quantity: Single
- Part number: GS13M
Kit Includes:
- One stainless steel gas spring
Application Notes:
- Gas springs use a gas and piston design, so the force varies with temperature and other outside conditions. The same strut will feel different in cold weather than in hot weather.
- Choose the force rating for your hood. CVF pairs a specific rating with stock steel hoods and offers different ratings for fiberglass and carbon fiber hoods.
Additional Application Note: This is a universal replacement part listed under CVF hinge replacement parts rather than for a specific vehicle.
FAQ
What force ratings are available for the CVF GS13M gas spring?
It is offered in 100, 125, 150, 180, 210, 235, 250, 300, 350, 400, and 500 LB ratings.
Which ball stud size does each gas spring use?
Ratings from 100 to 250 LB use a 10mm ball stud, and ratings from 300 to 500 LB use a 13mm ball stud.
Is the GS13M sold as a pair?
No. The gas spring is sold individually.
Why does the strut feel weaker in cold weather?
Gas springs work on a gas and piston system, so their force changes as temperature and other outside conditions change.
Which force should I choose for a fiberglass or carbon fiber hood?
CVF matches its standard force to a stock steel hood and offers different ratings for fiberglass and carbon fiber hoods, so pick the rating that matches your hood material.
