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Fellow Pilots,

First time for me to use Robart Robostruts. Quick question in cutting:

-Do I disassemble the strut first (remove the springs etc from the inside) before cutting the tube?
I'll be cutting off just 3/4" off of 671strut(500 series-1/2"dia/24lb) .

the direction just say cut, I 'm afraid that if I cut into the spring area the thing will just spring release that pressure inside.

Thanks in advance!!

wphilb

My Feedback: (10)

I would disassemble, then cut. You may need to shorten the spring as well but decide that after shortening the strut.

All Day Dan

My Feedback: (5)

You need to remove the spring first by taking out one of the pins by the fork. Remove the pin on the strut. It takes a lot of force to get the fork back in to postion. It's not easy. Make sure the cut is perpendicular to the strut to get a good seating in the retract. It's also difficult getting that retaining rod pounded in. If you're cutting off 3/4 inch you may not have to shorten the spring. Try it first. Dan.

Meschmidt

My Feedback: (15)

Use a tube cutter to cut the tube. It will chamfer the cut end to hold the plastic spring stop in place. Once the strut is in the retract socket, it will all stay together.

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Thanks Gents. I did disassemble it first.