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For Flat Top Lid: HOW TO INSTALL APEXSTONE SOFT CLOSE GAS STRUTS?
1. Open the top panel or lid to the desired open angle.
2. Prepare a pen, determine the Mounting Points.
a) Measure 9 inches vertically from the box edge, then 2.75 inches towards the inner side of the box, and mark Point A as the Lower Mounting Point.
b) Measure 4 inches vertically from the hinge direction on the cover to a position that maintains alignment between the upper and lower mounting points. Then mark Point B as the Upper Mounting Point.
3. Drill the hole we marked, install the round bracket at lower mounting Point A. Install the rectangle bracket at upper mounting Point B.
4. Prepare the gas strut with the Rod UP for optimum lubrication and best slow closing performance.
5. Attach the strut to the ball mount by snapping the strut end fittings onto the ball studs.
6. Repeat this process on the opposite side to complete the installation.
7. Test the performance by opening and closing the lid cover several times to ensure smooth operation and secure joint connections.
For NOT Flat Top Lid: HOW TO INSTALL APEXSTONE SOFT CLOSE GAS STRUTS?
1. Open the top panel or lid to the desired open angle.
2. Prepare a pen, determine the Mounting Points.Please account for the lid depth, X inches. Mark Lower Mounting Point A, approximately (9-X) inches vertically from box edge and (2.75+X) inches towards the box inner side. Then, extend the strut to maximum length and mark Upper Mounting Point B, about 4 inches vertically from the hinge direction, ensuring alignment with Point A.
3. Drill the hole we marked, install the round bracket at lower mounting Point A. Install the rectangle bracket at upper mounting Point B.
4. Prepare the gas strut with the Rod UP for optimum lubrication and best slow closing performance.
5. Attach the strut to the ball mount by snapping the strut end fittings onto the ball studs.
6. Repeat this process on the opposite side to complete the installation.
7. Test the performance by opening and closing the lid cover several times to ensure smooth operation and secure joint connections.
CM
2025-08-31 10:04:06
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Co_cam2113
2025-07-31 17:34:27
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Brian
2025-07-29 16:16:40
We installed this on a wooden trunk to keep the lid from slamming closed. It comes with 2 different attachment points: one end has a ball on a round plate, the other end is on a right angle bracket. The end with the right angle bracket is a little flimsy and bends easily. For example, when the lid is closing, if someone were to push the lid down to force it to close faster, the angle bracket bends over. The opposite is true: if someone were to open the lid of the box too fast the bracket bends the other direction. Over time, this slight bending back and forth is eventually going to cause that little bracket to break off. You can see the bending in the photo. Minus one start for the low quality bracket. If the bracket metal were twice as thick then this item would be perfect. I installed two of these; one on each side of the trunk. That way, if one of them breaks, the other one serves as a backup. I also agree with what others have said: most of the 1 star reviews are people who are bad at math, measuring, and angles. If you read the instructions and install accordingly, these work great.
Customer
2025-07-18 10:52:08
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Pharmboy
2025-07-15 10:12:48
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TH
2025-07-07 11:32:31
Got this for an old wooden toy box to improve the safety so my kids wouldn’t smash their fingers. It was very easy to install and self explanatory which is good because the directions were absolutely pointless. Seems very sturdy and closes very very slowly so there’s very limited chance of fingers getting smashed.
wayne lockman
2025-05-07 16:51:52
Took 2 for a toy box lid but does soft close
Dave
2025-05-02 16:01:21
Used this on on lid of a toy box I builtInstructions were pretty straight forward and easy to followSimple to fit and works perfectlyHolds the lid upright and soft closes right down to the finished closed position
Brian B.
2025-03-19 20:30:44
These items were perfect for the job. Much better then the first I tried, which had to be returned.
wayne
2025-01-27 12:45:07
They are very good my son know longer has to worry about getting his fingers caught
Janie Bedard
2025-01-20 10:33:18
Installed both on a wooden storage bench. The lid closes softly/slowly and then unfortunately closes quickly/abruptly the last 1/4 of the way.
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