Our Marine Friction Hinges are designed to eliminate the need for gas shocks or hatch springs. It holds open hatches, live well lids and many more applications.
Gas shocks are widely available at boat stores and online. The info printed on the shock (or a parts manual) will give you the measurement and poundage. Whoever made THAT shock is not important. Attwood makes good stuff if you want to check them out. Consider upgrading to the SS