Braun Ability 30550A Gas Strut (8.3" - 12.2") | Fits Century & Millennium Series Lift Arms | Replaces Weak Handrail Shocks | 100N Force | Fold Arm Assist Spring

Stop Your Lift Arm from Sagging.The BraunAbility 30550A is the dedicated gas strut that acts as a "muscle" for your wheelchair lift's folding mechanism. Over time, these struts lose their nitrogen charge, causing the handrails or fold arms to drift out of position.The "Paint Scratcher" Fix: If your lift arm is drooping and scraping against the vehicle body during the stow cycle, this weak shock is the culprit. Replacing it restores the tension needed to keep the arm aligned and away from your paint.Compatible Applications: Century Series: Fold Arm Assist Millennium Series: Handrail / Bridge Plate Assist Vista Series: Stacking Arm ShockTechnical Specifications: Extended Length: 12.2" (Center-to-Center) Compressed Length: 8.3" Force: 100N (~22 lbs)

• FIXES SAGGING HANDRAILS: Genuine BraunAbility 30550A. The OEM gas strut responsible for holding the lift arm / handrail mechanism in the correct position during the stow cycle. Replacing this shock prevents the arm from "going limp" and hitting the side of the van.
• PREVENTS "FOLD ARM" RATTLE: When this 100N (22 lb) spring loses pressure, the fold arm assembly becomes loose, causing excessive rattling and vibration while the vehicle is driving. A fresh spring restores tight, quiet operation.
• EXACT OEM DIMENSIONS: Compressed Length: 8.3". Extended Length: 12.2". Installing a generic auto-parts store shock with the wrong stroke length will cause the lift mechanism to bind or bend the hinges.
• CALIBRATED 100N FORCE: Specifically valved at 100 Newtons to provide the perfect assist pressure. Too much force (generic shocks) will prevent the lift from stowing; too little force won't hold the arm up.
• FITS CENTURY & MILLENNIUM: Compatible with various BraunAbility Century (NCL) and Millennium (NL) series lifts utilizing the gas-assist fold arm design. (Check your existing cylinder for part # 30550A).