What is a stabilus lift O Mat?

The LIFT-O-MAT gas spring is a hydropneumatic adjustment element consisting of a pressure tube, piston rod with piston, as well as a suitable end fitting. It is filled with nitrogen, which, under constant pressure, acts on piston cross sections of different sizes, creating a force in the extension direction.

How do you measure strut support?

Measure the Retracted Length In some cases, it is impossible to do this without removing the support. Therefore, we suggest you measure the body (not shaft) of the unit from the one end that the support has the Ball Socket, Eyelet, or Rivet (if a bracket is used) to the area where the shaft begins and add 3/4″.

Where is the part number on a stabilus lift O Mat?

To find your gas spring, enter the number of your gas spring in “Type”. The number is listed in the red square and consists of six digits or 4 digits and 2 letters. The number to the right is the pressure (here: 900N).

How do I know what size lift is on my truck?

Look at the front crossmembers for the lower control arms. Measure the distance from a lower control arm bolt to the factory control arm mounting hole above it. If your kit uses blocks in the rear instead of leaf springs, measure the size of the block. The rear of most kits will be 2-3 inches less lift than the front.

Where do I find the part number on a stabilus lift O Mat?

On the body of the Stabilus gas strut you will find the part number (product code) in the area marked in BLUE on the image below. By identifying this Stabilus strut Part number it will be a lot easier to search for the Gas Strut you are looking for. Search on or webshop for the 6 digit code, in this case 083836.

How is gas strut force calculated?

Swapping out struts for ones with greater lifting force is also easy….When adding struts for the first time you need to follow our Gas Strut Selection Formula:

  1. Calculate half the dimension of what you are lifting (H),
  2. Weight of what you are lifting (G),
  3. Mounting distance from the hinge (L)
  4. What size struts you require.

What does N mean on gas strut?

Newton
If the number of Newton is not on the gas strut to be replaced or if it is illegible, we recommend that you calculate the number of Newton using the Calculation tool. It is best to calculate the gas springs all over again, so also include the dimensions of the gas struts and the end fittings.

What does N mean on gas struts?

Often there is a type number followed by three digits with an N on the gas spring. In principle, you can usually assume that this is the number of Newton’s.