{"product_id":"whitecap-g-8640c-gas-spring-17-in-black-nitride","title":"Whitecap G-8640C Gas Spring 17 in Black Nitride","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Whitecap G-8640C is a black nitride marine gas spring with ball socket mounts on both ends. It runs 17 inches extended and 10-1\/4 inches compressed, so it holds medium hatches, engine box lids, and compartment doors open without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to hold a hatch, engine box lid, or livewell cover open without fighting it? The Whitecap G-8640C gas spring does the quiet work for you. It extends to 17 inches, compresses down to 10-1\/4 inches, and gives you 6-3\/4 inches of stroke, so it's a good fit for medium lids and compartment doors around the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ends use a ball socket mount, which lets the spring pivot as the lid swings and takes the bind out of the travel. The shaft wears a black nitride finish, so it shrugs off the salt, spray, and sun that eat cheaper struts alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before you order: this one ships without mounting hardware. So if you're replacing a strut that already has ball studs in place, you're set. Starting from scratch? Grab a matching stud kit too. It's a simple part, done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e17 in extended, 10-1\/4 in compressed, 6-3\/4 in stroke, sized for medium hatches and compartment lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBall socket mounts on both ends let the spring pivot with the lid and take the bind out of the travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack nitride finish resists salt spray, corrosion, and UV for a long life on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips without mounting hardware, a direct fit when your ball studs are already installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Whitecap reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the extended and compressed lengths?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe G-8640C extends to 17 inches and compresses to 10-1\/4 inches, giving you 6-3\/4 inches of stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat end fittings does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth the upper and lower ends are ball socket mounts, so the spring pivots with the lid as it opens and closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This one ships without mounting hardware. If your application already has ball studs installed, it drops right in. Otherwise you'll want a matching stud kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it built to handle a saltwater environment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The shaft carries a black nitride finish that resists salt, spray, and UV exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitecap G-8640C Gas Spring, 17 in Extended, Black Nitride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhitecap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG-8640C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e725060864019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtended Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompressed Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-1\/4 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-3\/4 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpper Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLower Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Nitride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What are the extended and compressed lengths?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"The G-8640C extends to 17 inches and compresses to 10-1\/4 inches, giving you 6-3\/4 inches of stroke.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What end fittings does it use?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Both the upper and lower ends are ball socket mounts, so the spring pivots with the lid as it opens and closes.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does it come with mounting hardware?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. This one ships without mounting hardware. 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