It's certainly a safer solution. My only concern would be that if
the door needs to be open for long periods, that an additional
supplemental support be used when possible to help prevent door
warpage, skin cracking, cylinder damage.
GM
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>Don't know if this applies or not. My Camaro was in for service
last
>summer. Camaro hoods are kept open by two small gas struts and mine
need
>replacement as they no longer hold the hood up. The mechanic pulled
a
>"special tool" out of his toolbox. It was a small clamp with two
prongs
>that wrapped halfway around the cylinder shaft. A round knob
tightens
>another piece down to keep it tight against the shaft. It held the
hood up
>easily(only one strut was clamped). I think it would probably work
on the
>doors and would eliminate having to work around the mop handle or
whatever
>is propping the door open. I'n not sure if he bought this tool or
if he
>fabricated it himself. If anyone is interested I can ask him.
>Don Gillis
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