Karlosfandango
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Other than thinking I'd be a smart ass and get a slightly more powerful strut than recommended, it works. Saw the Aussie kit but couldn't stomach the cost so started digging and took a chance. After measuring about 73 times I ordered the following from SGS-Engineering.com
GS8-18-250-300 Fixed Force Gas Strut
2 x 10mm Ball Stud M8 Male Thread To Fit M6 Thread
I decided that 320N would be the way to go. It's just a bit too powerful, the other video on Youtube shows a 300N strut which I think is probably more suitable, maybe even 280N. The trouble is once it starts opening you have to slow it otherwise it really bangs at full opening which will damage the bottom door skin. For that reason I've added about a 40mm washer to where the strut attaches to the bottom of the door..
The Aussie kit comes with a plate that sits under the bottom of the door which I assume spreads the load when the door swings open. I'll see how this goes and if necessary knock something up, but as long as you don't just let it swing open at full force you'll be fine.
The door will easily hold open, and using the strut listed above opens almost exactly the same distance as the standard bracket.