Perfect solution now imo. I went with the shorter springs (one on each side) in the 1 3/4” length. Specs are listed in the image. Super elated with the end result.
~ I purchased 4 washers and the spring package below (still a touch too long imo at 3”). The springs come in various lengths, thicknesses and load. Less than $10.
I will work on the perfected solution and length tomorrow.
~ I certainly will. I plan to fine tune the helper spring length to about 2.5” (versus the 3” in the video)… hopefully I can obtain some locally tomorrow.
Stay tuned … but at least I was able to make it happen (thanks to the idea of another members ‘vuuduu’ posting). ?
~ Agreed. The lift necessary is very little (perhaps as inch) once ajar.
These below would do the trick. Others and perhaps same company may offer these. The small spring allows for the initial inertia lift.
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