Generator Slide Question

[Capt Van]

Originally Posted by LWBAZ

I've purchased from this company on several occasions and been very satisfied with their products, service and pricing:

https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com

Thanks for that info. I ended up ordering from them and got the part today, it has a 40# pull rather the 30# of the original. It was $20 the part number is
SE200P40
They also have the replacement brackets PN K-AB180B

[Jalisa]

Originally Posted by Capt Van

Thanks for that info. I ended up ordering from them and got the part today, it has a 40# pull rather the 30# of the original. It was $20 the part number is

SE200P40

They also have the replacement brackets PN K-AB180B

Van,
Is that part number for both brackets?
Lisa

[Balladeer]

The part K-ab180b will not accomplish the desired results.
Like the KENCON 19, the ball is pressed into the bracket and the strain of a 30 lb gas shock caused it to break off. The original bracket was welded to the frame at the factory.
A 40 lb gas shock will only increase the strain on this fitting.
I found the answer to be inserting a "Ball Stud" instead and it seems to do the trick.
Cite my previous post's #3 and #10 for the parts and the steps needed to make this modification.
It is a little more work, but I think you will be satisfied.

Best regards...Gregg

[Jalisa]

Originally Posted by Balladeer

The part K-ab180b will not accomplish the desired results.
Like the KENCON 19, the ball is pressed into the bracket and the strain of a 30 lb gas shock caused it to break off. The original bracket was welded to the frame at the factory.
A 40 lb gas shock will only increase the strain on this fitting.
I found the answer to be inserting a "Ball Stud" instead and it seems to do the trick.
Cite my previous post's #3 and #10 for the parts and the steps needed to make this modification.
It is a little more work, but I think you will be satisfied.

Best regards...Gregg

Hi Gregg,
Thanks again, I did order the original shock and my brackets look a bit rusty and worn. I will get the alternate brackets and try those, although I’m not sure if I’ll need to remove the ones that are there.
Lisa

[Capt Van]

Originally Posted by Balladeer

The part K-ab180b will not accomplish the desired results.
Like the KENCON 19, the ball is pressed into the bracket and the strain of a 30 lb gas shock caused it to break off. The original bracket was welded to the frame at the factory.
A 40 lb gas shock will only increase the strain on this fitting.
I found the answer to be inserting a "Ball Stud" instead and it seems to do the trick.
Cite my previous post's #3 and #10 for the parts and the steps needed to make this modification.
It is a little more work, but I think you will be satisfied.

Best regards...Gregg

Gregg did you remove the original welded brackets, how did you go about doing it?

[Balladeer]

Van,
I did not remove the old brackets.
The balls were broken of and I just drilled the 17/64 hole in the same hole location to assure that the spacing was right.
Then tapped the 15/16 - 18 thread in place.
The new ball studs went right in and tightened nicely.
If the balls are still in place, I would leave them there until they break off and then replace with the ball studs as described. Or I suppose you could break them off and then do the modification.
As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Capt Van]

Originally Posted by Balladeer

Van,
I did not remove the old brackets.
The balls were broken of and I just drilled the 17/64 hole in the same hole location to assure that the spacing was right.
Then tapped the 15/16 - 18 thread in place.
The new ball studs went right in and tightened nicely.
If the balls are still in place, I would leave them there until they break off and then replace with the ball studs as described. Or I suppose you could break them off and then do the modification.
As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.