On Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:54:33 AM UTC-5, David Cleveland wrote:
I have a 1981 Cobra trailer designed for a single seat glider. The trailer design is of the type that has the struts located on the outside of the trailer, with an aluminum top. I am looking to replace the gas struts.

I have contacted Wings and Wheels. They have been very helpful, but they do not carry the struts for this design. They also mentioned that Spindelberger/Cobra do not carry the item.

I am looking for two things. My struts were painted in the past, so I am unable to get the read the strength of the strut. I am also looking for a recommendation for replacement or refurbish.

Thanks

David Cleveland
Salt Lake City

If you message the factory (Agnes Spindelberger whose e-mail contact info is at https://www.cobratrailer.com/?page_id=1227&lang=en ) with your trailer serial number they will probably be able to help you. They usually go to the SSA Convention (very interesting demos of setting the brakes correctly if you ask) and have brought things like replacement struts with them in the past (there is a 2016 thread where they did that) if you (or a club member) is going. If not, the Euro is down and shipping is relatively cheap.