> Alan Jackson wrote:
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> yeah i dont mind getting creative
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> im wondering if the damper from a cars rear hatch would work?
It may, but they are typically far too strong to use as a contra. You can buy them straight from McMaster for very little money, and in he throw/weight you need.
From my memory, I think 20-50 lb struts were the nominal range for a bunch of folks, dependent on setup