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Gas Shock - 20 lb Force - 20" Extended, 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride

Gas Shock - 20 lb Force - 20" Extended, 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride

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JR Products gas shock replaces 1 worn or damaged shock on your RV entry door or storage doors. Durable black-nitride finished gas shock measures 11.41" compressed, 20" extended, and has 20 lbs of force. Great Prices for the best rv door parts from JR Products. Gas Shock - 20 lb Force - 20" Extended, 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride part number 372-5300-20 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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JR Products RV Door Parts - 372-5300-20

  • Entry Door
  • Gas Shocks
  • Black
  • 20 Inch Extension
  • JR Products

JR Products gas shock replaces 1 worn or damaged shock on your RV entry door or storage doors. Durable black-nitride finished gas shock measures 11.41" compressed, 20" extended, and has 20 lbs of force.


Features:

  • Gas shock replaces worn or damaged shock on your RV entry door or storage doors
  • Ball-and-socket installation
    • Attaches to 10-mm ball studs
  • Black Nitride


Specs:

  • Connection type: 10-mm ball socket
  • Compressed length: 11.41"
  • Extended length: 20"
  • Force: 20 lbs


When replacing gas shock on your vehicle or RV, you will want to make sure you are buying a replacement with the exact same extended length, compressed length, and pounds of force. This information is usually printed on the shock. Lengths are measured from the center of the ball joint used for mounting. If you are planning on installing gas shocks on something for the first time, identifying the shock you need requires fairly complex initial calculations, so be sure to do your research to avoid purchasing a shock that will not fit your application.



GSNI-5300-20 JR Products Gas Shock - 20 lb Force - 20" Extended x 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride

Installation Details 372-5300-20 Installation instructions


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Gas Shock - 20 lb Force - 20" Extended, 11.41" Compressed - Black Nitride - 372-5300-20

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (310 Customer Reviews)

JR Products gas shock replaces 1 worn or damaged shock on your RV entry door or storage doors. Durable black-nitride finished gas shock measures 11.41" compressed, 20" extended, and has 20 lbs of force.

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When my package arrived it was beat up and one of the clips on the end of the shock was missing,not what I would give a good report !!

Etrailer Expert

Jenny N.

4/9/2024

Oh my goodness, I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. We can have it replaced.



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Item was exactly as advertised, easy installation, fits perfectly on our RV door. Our previous gas shock was worn out & would not hold the door open. This product is sturdy & stable. It fixed the issue.



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Very fast delivery! I've ordered from e-trailer several times and service has always been great!



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Overall, I was satisfied with the process as well as as quality and condition of the door opener. I was fortunate that the opener fit correctly. There was some dissatisfaction that your web site offered little in the way of cross-reference data for a direct replacement with the existing opener on my trailer. Also, considering that the item was in stock, delivery took longer than I had anticipated.

Michael

5/8/2023

The opener is working great! The only drawback may be that the force factor may be a little on the strong side. A great product though, and I would recommend it.



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Fast delivery, Thanks



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Placed my order on a Monday and received it on Wednesday. Live chat helped me find the correct Gas Shock. It was a perfect match!!



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Nice product



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Easy installation and works great!



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Works perfect and got it fast ! Thank y ou



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The ball connector was too thick under my RV door so I had to reuse my old rusty one



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Couldn't get the exact part I needed thru Amazon due to us being full timers and moving weekly. This part worked but I had to swap the connection off one end of my old strut onto this one so it would fit under the door.



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I was extremely happy with my experience with eTrailer, especially the customer service. I had to return my first order because of my own mistake and while it did take a while to get someone on the phone, they were extremely helpful. Both orders arrived sooner than expected. The gas springs were for a engine hatch on a boat. It took like 5 minutes to install them and they are working like a charm. If you have a heavier hatch you might consider stiffer springs than the 20 lb ones. I would definitely order from this company again.



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Again good quality ! Thanks Ashley



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Was good product just what I was looking for



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I received my gas struts today and unfortunately one of them slipped out of the box during shipping. I spoke with Ashley and explained what had happened and she asked if I wanted a refund or she would reship another gas shock.
I’ve purchased these gas shocks before and I know they’re well
made but more importantly I was extremely pleased with the customer service that I received. Thank You again to Ashley for handling my problem in a professional and courteous manner. I will be back to etrailer for my RV needs.



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My first order came incomplete. The company sent me out the missing piece immediately and followed up with the second order to ensure I received it.



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Great service. Part showed up in just a few days.



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Opening speed could be a little slower.



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Quick shipping and arrived in great shape. Easy company to deal with.



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Great product. After searching several shops locally with no luck, I was able to get these from Etrailer for my trailer doors. Great product and quick service.



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THe snap on ends were larger than the original shock and wouldnt allow door to close. I removed ends from old unit and attached on new and all good now.



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I spoke with a young lady and was unsure exactly the part I needed. She was very helpful in identifying the item for me to order. Received it quickly and installation was simple for a nice change. Thank you etrailer



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Item as described. Quick delivery



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Very helpful and very kind to help me find the part that I needed I would highly recommend this



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Perfect fit. Quick delivery. Reasonable price. Trifecta!


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