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    Front flip up seats adding a gas shock?

    I have a 03 22v limited. The bow front flip up seats are a pita! To hold up when getting stuff out. Is there a kit to add gas shocks to these seats? Or do I go to the local parts store and get gas trunk shocks?

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    I am not sure if there is a kit but I have the same boat I agree that this would be a good mod. I hate trying to hold those things up to get stuff out of there.

    If you cant find what you are looking for at the parts store mcmaster has a lot of options.

    http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-shocks/=mvjn1d

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      #3
      Originally posted by LTtige22v View Post
      I have a 03 22v limited. The bow front flip up seats are a pita! To hold up when getting stuff out. Is there a kit to add gas shocks to these seats? Or do I go to the local parts store and get gas trunk shocks?
      X3 PITA! While working on it last night I tied a dock rope around it and to the tower while I was working in there to hold it up.

      I vaguely remember a thread on here that had someone upgrade it. My shocks need replacing and I found something about that when I was looking. I am thinking it might have been Mike/Chpthrl. I will try a search and see if I come up with anything.

      EDIT - Found it.

      http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...=gas%20springs
      Last edited by Stingreye; 05-23-2013, 05:03 PM. Reason: Found link
      Mods: MLA BIG Ballast System (1800+ Custom sacs, 2 500 W705 sacs under bow), Duffy Surf Flap Mod, Trimmed Swim Deck, Top-Mount Starter

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        #4
        associated spring raymond is who mfg or sells the SS steel shocks... I put them on my 20v front seats to hold them up this past winter.. will add a pic.. have them off right now but work perfect.. used to annoy me bad.

        I can get you the part of what I used.. just depends wieght your after.

        http://www.asraymond.com/SPD-SPEC%20...nless%20Steel)
        Last edited by WakerideN; 05-23-2013, 05:08 PM.
        2011 Tigé RZ4
        www.re-viveupholstery.com

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          #5
          my local auto parts store (napa) carries them as well, in multiples lengths and pound ratings.
          2013 Z3 - Electric blue and black

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            #6
            Awesome thanks guys for the info. This is def my next mod!

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              #7
              Originally posted by Stingreye View Post
              X3 PITA! While working on it last night I tied a dock rope around it and to the tower while I was working in there to hold it up.

              I vaguely remember a thread on here that had someone upgrade it. My shocks need replacing and I found something about that when I was looking. I am thinking it might have been Mike/Chpthrl. I will try a search and see if I come up with anything.

              EDIT - Found it.

              http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...=gas%20springs
              Thanks for the link that will be perfect. I will post pictures. I will also list length and weight of the gas shocks I use.

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