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BennettGM · 03-01-2012, 01:49 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the thread! If I don't do something soon - I'm sure I will loose an arm one of these days!
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jeffg1010 · 03-01-2012, 09:58 PM

Either option is a great addition (barn doors or liftgate) The ones recommended in the other link are a bit more expensive but we know they will work and support the load. We are going to try the Rock Auto struts on GCBURDIC's Burb and my Blazer to see how good they work on the heavier liftgates. GCBURDIC already has the ball studs. I just have to take him an extra set of the struts I bought. So updates will be coming soon.

stsalvage · 03-02-2012, 03:05 AM

I'm looking for the factory lift for my clam doors any of you that is going to the new set up I'm looking to buy a set of the ones for the Lift gate not the ones for the barn doors

jeffg1010 · 03-02-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stsalvage

I'm looking for the factory lift for my clam doors any of you that is going to the new set up I'm looking to buy a set of the ones for the Lift gate not the ones for the barn doors

I have a set from a Blazer liftgate already removed. You may want to check to see if they will work. OR... My dad will have a set from a Burb liftgate. I will let you know when we get his swapped.

Gokart Mozart · 04-17-2012, 05:55 AM

Don't throw away those old sliders. !5 years from now someone will want to restore a truck and might really want them to be 100% accurate and they'll be even rarer than GMC 1500 V-6 fender emblems.

**bowtie72** · 04-19-2012, 07:02 AM

Hey Jeff did you use the same strut for a Blazer that you used on your sub. If not do you have a number for the one that fits? Thanks

72ArizonaBurb · 04-22-2012, 08:18 AM

Nice write up Jeff. I remeber having the old slides on my barn door suburban and you're right they are a pain.

Please post the results with the lift gate. If the supports the load I put this setup on my current Burb.

jeffg1010 · 04-22-2012, 09:56 AM

Results were positive. My dad did it on his and he said it holds it up good. I haven't seen it myself yet.

BakeUSMC · 04-25-2012, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the great write-up, did mine in like 6 minutes. Took me longer to find a #2 screwdriver. I got my struts on Amazon for like $12 bucks total.

DWC · 05-08-2012, 08:02 PM

This is an awesome fix. If you don't mind a Burb guy from the 60-66 forum asking, has anyone tried this on an earlier generation Burb? From what I can tell in the images it looks like it would work. For $12 bucks I may just risk it and give it a try. I'm not sure if my barn door sliders are the same as the 67-72 style, but mine suck too. Thanks.

blukangoo · 06-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Great Idea!

Now all I have to do is find a case of bud light and a Burb.

extremesounds13 · 06-26-2012, 09:47 PM

Great write up, I just ordered mine! I am so tired of those old tracks that hold the door open, well try to hold the door open.

jeffg1010 · 07-10-2012, 01:38 PM

Well... if you didn't already know, my Burb gets used (and moderately abused) HAHA!

I broke a ball stud this weekend while loading firewood in the back for a camping trip. With that said, my struts only have about 40 lbs of lifting force and they broke the stud by opening too quickly. Use caution when opening. haha! I guess I will be buying another ball stud this week. (I actually need 5 because I am ready to do this mod to my blazer)

trout · 09-17-2012, 08:08 PM

need a way to do this on my 88 thnks for the idea

piratexpress1369a · 09-19-2012, 09:48 PM

this is a great idea for my 63 burb...thank for doing this write up

jeffg1010 · 01-12-2013, 10:46 AM

GCBURDIC and I were invited as feature trucks to the LMC Truck All Chevy Supernationals in June. While we were there, the LMC guy noticed my gas struts and was all over it checking it out. We even told him about the forum and this thread. He even emailed me after the show to ask me a few questions.
So, I got the new LMC last week and as I was thumbing through it last night, guess what I saw... (and I don't even get any kickbacks) :lol)

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YBNORML · 01-12-2013, 12:35 PM

That's sorta cool, but at the same time I'm not sure how I feel about his just taking your idea and running with it.
I'm a carpenter by trade and I do a lot of side work. I learned that when a customer starts asking to many questions about how to do something, shut up. Cause it usually means they are just picking your brain and plan on doing it themselves.
It is true that you already put it out on the internet. Did they at least say they were going make a kit using your idea?
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gcburdic · 01-14-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffg1010

GCBURDIC and I were invited as feature trucks to the LMC Truck All Chevy Supernationals in June. While we were there, the LMC guy noticed my gas struts and was all over it checking it out. We even told him about the forum and this thread. He even emailed me after the show to ask me a few questions.
So, I got the new LMC last week and as I was thumbing through it last night, guess what I saw... (and I don't even get any kickbacks) :lol)

I'd contact him and at least get a shout out!!!....He probably took all the credit too....I figured he was gonna do this!

BB72CHEVKT · 01-14-2013, 01:36 PM

It ought to be worth a few nice parts.

gcburdic · 01-14-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

I ought to be worth a few nice parts.

Yeah!!!...Maybe even some funds/ sponsorship for the Hot Rod Power Tour #C10tour!!!

nate_g_2003 · 01-14-2013, 03:34 PM

At least y'all still have 'em beat on price! haha

AnotherWs6 · 06-29-2017, 09:30 AM

Has anyone done this lately? Looking to see where they sourced parts from since the links are old on this thread. Amazon only has one strut left, wondering if there is a newer and/or stronger version available. And maybe I'm being cheap but $16 bucks shipped for a 6 pack of ball studs doesn't seem right, but that's what I could find.

WannaBe68 · 07-13-2017, 05:44 PM

I'm seriously considering doing this on my 69 Sub... Jury is still out though.

I did find this outfit that carries a wide range of lift strut products and accessories.
https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

notchbackgta · 07-31-2017, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WannaBe68

I did find this outfit that carries a wide range of lift strut products and accessories.
https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

I've been using that site to look up the struts and then order them from Rock auto since Rock is cheaper

nsiti · 09-29-2022, 06:16 PM

Resurrecting this old thread to ask if anyone has done this conversion recently. It seems that neither of the recommended parts (struts / ball studs) are available any longer.

I found some 10mm 1/4"-20 ball studs at Orr & Orr (part# H-9524) but they are $1.50/each and the four needed don't qualify for their minimum order amount. If anyone wants to do a group order, let me know.

Regarding the struts, I found the Stabilus Lift Supports 4B-877865 which are just shy of 13" collapsed and 22.3" extended (which is close) but unknown compression force. Any thoughts on compatibility would be appreciated, thanks.

-Nick

03-01-2012, 01:49 PM	#26
BennettGM Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 58	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Thanks for the heads up on the thread! If I don't do something soon - I'm sure I will loose an arm one of these days! Posted via Mobile Device

03-01-2012, 09:58 PM	#27
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Either option is a great addition (barn doors or liftgate) The ones recommended in the other link are a bit more expensive but we know they will work and support the load. We are going to try the Rock Auto struts on GCBURDIC's Burb and my Blazer to see how good they work on the heavier liftgates. GCBURDIC already has the ball studs. I just have to take him an extra set of the struts I bought. So updates will be coming soon. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

03-02-2012, 03:05 AM	#28
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? I'm looking for the factory lift for my clam doors any of you that is going to the new set up I'm looking to buy a set of the ones for the Lift gate not the ones for the barn doors

04-17-2012, 05:55 AM	#30
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Don't throw away those old sliders. !5 years from now someone will want to restore a truck and might really want them to be 100% accurate and they'll be even rarer than GMC 1500 V-6 fender emblems.

04-19-2012, 07:02 AM	#31
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 363	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Hey Jeff did you use the same strut for a Blazer that you used on your sub. If not do you have a number for the one that fits? Thanks __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

04-22-2012, 08:18 AM	#32
72ArizonaBurb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 419	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Nice write up Jeff. I remeber having the old slides on my barn door suburban and you're right they are a pain. Please post the results with the lift gate. If the supports the load I put this setup on my current Burb.

04-22-2012, 09:56 AM	#33
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Results were positive. My dad did it on his and he said it holds it up good. I haven't seen it myself yet. __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

04-25-2012, 11:58 AM	#34
BakeUSMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 40	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Thanks for the great write-up, did mine in like 6 minutes. Took me longer to find a #2 screwdriver. I got my struts on Amazon for like $12 bucks total. __________________ Bake “The Gunny” USMC 1990-2011-Retired 69 C10 Suburban 350/350 69 C10 SWB - project 66 Galaxie 500 - 460/5 speed 99 F550 Crewcab Western Hauler bed

05-08-2012, 08:02 PM	#35
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? This is an awesome fix. If you don't mind a Burb guy from the 60-66 forum asking, has anyone tried this on an earlier generation Burb? From what I can tell in the images it looks like it would work. For $12 bucks I may just risk it and give it a try. I'm not sure if my barn door sliders are the same as the 67-72 style, but mine suck too. Thanks.

06-26-2012, 12:26 PM	#36
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Great Idea! Now all I have to do is find a case of bud light and a Burb. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

06-26-2012, 09:47 PM	#37
extremesounds13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 131	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Great write up, I just ordered mine! I am so tired of those old tracks that hold the door open, well try to hold the door open.

07-10-2012, 01:38 PM	#38
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Well... if you didn't already know, my Burb gets used (and moderately abused) HAHA! I broke a ball stud this weekend while loading firewood in the back for a camping trip. With that said, my struts only have about 40 lbs of lifting force and they broke the stud by opening too quickly. Use caution when opening. haha! I guess I will be buying another ball stud this week. (I actually need 5 because I am ready to do this mod to my blazer) __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP... Last edited by jeffg1010; 07-10-2012 at 01:45 PM.

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01-12-2013, 10:46 AM	#41
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? GCBURDIC and I were invited as feature trucks to the LMC Truck All Chevy Supernationals in June. While we were there, the LMC guy noticed my gas struts and was all over it checking it out. We even told him about the forum and this thread. He even emailed me after the show to ask me a few questions. So, I got the new LMC last week and as I was thumbing through it last night, guess what I saw... (and I don't even get any kickbacks) :lol) Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...



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01-12-2013, 12:35 PM	#42
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? That's sorta cool, but at the same time I'm not sure how I feel about his just taking your idea and running with it. I'm a carpenter by trade and I do a lot of side work. I learned that when a customer starts asking to many questions about how to do something, shut up. Cause it usually means they are just picking your brain and plan on doing it themselves. It is true that you already put it out on the internet. Did they at least say they were going make a kit using your idea? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

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AnotherWs6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 602	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Has anyone done this lately? Looking to see where they sourced parts from since the links are old on this thread. Amazon only has one strut left, wondering if there is a newer and/or stronger version available. And maybe I'm being cheap but $16 bucks shipped for a 6 pack of ball studs doesn't seem right, but that's what I could find. __________________ 1968 C-10 Suburban - Original 396/TH400 2002 Transam WS6 - M6 - Black/Black - Evil Garage Queen 2000 Silverado - DD - Small lift+Body lift+35" Duratracs+4.88's + Eaton TruTrac - Monster Truck 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Sport - Wife's DD and the only classy car we have.

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WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? I'm seriously considering doing this on my 69 Sub... Jury is still out though. I did find this outfit that carries a wide range of lift strut products and accessories. https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

09-29-2022, 06:16 PM	#50
nsiti Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: NY,NY Posts: 78	Re: So... do you want gas struts on your barn doors? Resurrecting this old thread to ask if anyone has done this conversion recently. It seems that neither of the recommended parts (struts / ball studs) are available any longer. I found some 10mm 1/4"-20 ball studs at Orr & Orr (part# H-9524) but they are $1.50/each and the four needed don't qualify for their minimum order amount. If anyone wants to do a group order, let me know. Regarding the struts, I found the Stabilus Lift Supports 4B-877865 which are just shy of 13" collapsed and 22.3" extended (which is close) but unknown compression force. Any thoughts on compatibility would be appreciated, thanks. -Nick

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