Where can a find tool box lift

[hunt247]

Anyone know where I can find a tool box lift cylinder or gas strut. Not sure what they are called. I am putting them on a toy box I build to hold the lid open so it will not smash fingers. I am in North Houston. Tractor supply and auto parts stores do not have them. I found them on ebay but I wanted to be able to take them back if they don't work. Will post toy box later

[TXBowhunter2009]

Most auto parts stores sell those for hoods and rear glass doors on SUV's. I've seen some universal models that are relatively cheap and would work well for your application.

[TXBowhunter2009]

Oops! Didnt see that you already checked out the auto parts stores! I know Ive seen them at all the larger chain-store auto parts stores though (Autozone, Pep Boys, etc.)

[Phi Phi Hunter]

junk yard take one off an SUV back glass

[Big_gun]

those might be too stout for a wooden lid unless its made our of 2x12 home depot sells a toy box hinge that works well.

[hunt247]

Oops! Didnt see that you already checked out the auto parts stores! I know Ive seen them at all the larger chain-store auto parts stores though (Autozone, Pep Boys, etc.)

The ones I found there were to strong

[hunt247]

those might be too stout for a wooden lid unless its made our of 2x12 home depot sells a toy box hinge that works well.

I can not find a to box hinge at home depot web sight. Is it called something else?

[Tubby]

Here ya go!

http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/UWS/UWSLIFTCYLIND.html

well, if I would have read your entire post I would have seen exactly what you needed them for.

What about a truck stop or a truck accessory store around you? They might have them

[hunt247]

I put fake leather material in the middle, looks sharp. First time to use somthing other than wood

[Tubby]

very nice. I made a few like that a few years ago out of cedar. My first attempt at a rounded lid or "pirate top". Cutting the slats thin and narrow enough was pretty tedious. Turned out nice. I gave the best one to my niece and gave the other 2 to some of my workers... I'll try to dig up some pics.

I used just normal hinges with 2 stop chains on mine

[TeXXaN]

check out tractor suplly co!

[wyliescrib]

did i misread this or did you misspell i ? lol