Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jul 9, 2021Found this aluminum rod. Any guesses what it is? About 18” x0.25” d, threaded on one end, deformed pin head on other. It’s my new hobby, scavenging metal junk from anthropocene wilderness18126
Josh Marshall@josh_m·Jul 9, 2021Replying to @vgrThe extending section of a tailgate gas strut. 85% sure. I know because I might have to replace one on my van soon.gasstrutguys.com.au2 x NEW Gas Struts suit Hyundai iLoad & iMax Rear Door 2007 to 2017 - Lift MateTailgate Gas Struts suit Hyundai iLoad Van 2007 onwards New PAIR OEM Quality111
Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jul 9, 2021Replying to @josh_mOh like the pneumatic struts that lift up the hatchback door?1
Venkatesh Rao@vgrReplying to @josh_mI’d expect those to be steel though? This is aluminum4:03 AM · Jul 9, 2021
Josh Marshall@josh_m·Jul 9, 2021Replying to @vgrtrue, true. A quick search suggests at least some are made with aluminium though: https://bansbach.com/index.php/en/109-en/products/gas-springs/special-gas-springs/752-aluminium-gas-spring…1