Gas Strut Bracket

[nigelmercier]

I want some new brackets for the gas struts on the companionway. I've bought some new ones for the lifting end, but the "brackets" on the engine compartment are bolts threaded through the bulkhead, with a washer and a couple of nuts. They don't like it at all:

What I really need is something like this, but with an M8 screw instead of the stud and ball:

http://r.ebay.com/3ndZ9b

The side panel is about 50mm wide, and I need at least 20mm of offset.

Suggestions?

 

[pvb]

How about something like this - add M8 bolt of your own choice, and locknut it to the bracket. Details at http://www.carlstahlarchitectural.co.uk/Products/53/Mounting-Plate.aspx

 

[jfm]

several here with M8 stud
In stock, and seascrew are reliable imho
http://www.seascrew.com/browse.cfm?GAS-STRUT---SPRING--FIXING-MOUNTING-PLATES&l=0000000990

 

[nigelmercier]

Thanks for the replies, however I'm thinking that I could drill out the spigot and ball from the one on eBay, and drill and tap it for an M8 screw.

 

[captainboo]

As you say - cut the spigot/ball off. They may not be enough meat for tapping a thread in which case drill out to 8mm and insert a bolt of suitable length from the back and weld the head to the rear face to give you a solid threaded stud.

 

[nigelmercier]

Yes, I was going to insert a screw from the back, there will be a locking nut on the front face as well.

 

[David2452]

Is this any use, 8mm shaft with circlip retention rather than a nut but may suit. http://www.industrialgassprings.com/uk/prod_info.asp?GS_No=FB2-8

 

[nigelmercier]

Is this any use, 8mm shaft with circlip retention rather than a nut but may suit.

That is very tidy, although the offset would be a problem. I've ordered the eBay ones now, but thanks.