I want to put some kind of hinge on the storage, and rod lockers in my boat

the ones that you can pull open the lid and lock it where it will stay open until you get ready to close it. I have searched but I cant seem to come up with the right words to find what I am looking for, can anybody give me and idea what it is I am lookin for ?



thanks

maachuu

Why don't you get some small gas shocks....they have them at Lowes in different sizes. You can use them and you won't have to change your hinges.

I know what your talkin about. its a coiled spring that stands straight up then to close you just kink the spring. Maybe a Lowes or a Marine store.

How about the kid proof ones on toy boxes?

I like G's idea about the shocks, thats what most boats have.

That spring thing I was talkin bout I bet Feelay has them on his boat . You see them alot on salt water boats.

The small shocks work real good for me

thanks guys, that gives me some ideas to work with :)

http://www.basscatstore.com/lidshocks.aspx

Here ya go

http://www.backtoboating.com
this place has them--depending on size there not too pricey--just need to know what length--and you prolly need brackets
the one on my rod box is a SL1-40

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Originally Posted by tritonman

Lid Shocks

Here ya go

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thx Tman that is what I am wanting to do :)

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Originally Posted by KDAVID1

http://www.backtoboating.com
this place has them--depending on size there not too pricey--just need to know what length--and you prolly need brackets
the one on my rod box is a SL1-40

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Thx Kdavid :)

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Originally Posted by maachuu

Thx Kdavid :)

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you bet

TRY this
Stainless Steel Hatch Spring from Wholesale Marine

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Originally Posted by wilbur

TRY this
Stainless Steel Hatch Spring from Wholesale Marine

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Thx Wilbur that will work to :)

My 754 War Eagle has the coil springs on all of the compartements. They work great. Just give them a little push and the spring folds to close the lid.

Here's a hinge website to see if what you need is there. Check out the hinges for toy boxes.Cabinet Hinges, Door Hinges, Gate Hinges and more - HardwareSource.com

OLD GEEZER FISHERMEN NEVER DIE, THEY JUST SMELL THAT WAY!!

DO YOUR LIDS HAVE A BRACKET TO MOUNT TO ON THE UNDERSIDE? You may have to fab 1.

OLD GEEZER FISHERMEN NEVER DIE, THEY JUST SMELL THAT WAY!!

Go to NAPA and get the Hood, trunk supports. Thye make them for tool boxes and anything you want to hold up. I have sold them for Rangers, Tritons, Chargers, and ect.

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Go to NAPA and get the Hood, trunk supports. Thye make them for tool boxes and anything you want to hold up. I have sold them for Rangers, Tritons, Chargers, and ect.

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Thx Torch

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Originally Posted by SlabLapper4sure

DO YOUR LIDS HAVE A BRACKET TO MOUNT TO ON THE UNDERSIDE? You may have to fab 1.

OLD GEEZER FISHERMEN NEVER DIE, THEY JUST SMELL THAT WAY!!

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No brackets, and went to autozone and looked at the shocks and I dont see how Im gonna mount the ones like they have, cant have a bolt sticking through the side of top as it wont let it close

thanks

Mount a metal "L" bracket to the under side of your lid .....then mount the ball mount for the shock to it. Use round head bolts and put them in from the top.

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Originally Posted by "G"

Mount a metal "L" bracket to the under side of your lid .....then mount the ball mount for the shock to it. Use round head bolts and put them in from the top.

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ahhhhh good idea bout the "L" bracket G

thanks

just to get an idea--look at that website I sent to you--look at the brackets--that will give you an idea of the shape.

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just to get an idea--look at that website I sent to you--look at the brackets--that will give you an idea of the shape.

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ok will do Kdavid

NAPA sells the ball sockets and 1 brackets for those things.