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  • Johnny_Rock
    • Dec 2016
    • 216

    • MN

    • 2021 G23 (Previously 2016 G23)

    Gas assist tower shocks under warranty

    Anyone know if the shocks in the tower of my 2021 G23 are covered under warranty? How hard to DIY replace?
  • Scooter G
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Jan 2022
    • 1320

    • On a Lake in Idaho

    • 2022 G23 ZZ8

    #2
    I've had mine out ('16), it wasn't that big of deal. Foggy in my brain as to the process. I do remember you can adjust them by rotating once released.
    I'll look around to see if I saved any pictures. Why do you feel they need replaced?
    I know my tower has over a couple 100 ups & downs over the last few years, can't get in or out of the shop otherwise. They are an aid when dropping the tower, resistant when raising. Why do you feel they need replaced?

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    • Scooter G
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • Jan 2022
      • 1320

      • On a Lake in Idaho

      • 2022 G23 ZZ8

      #3
      Maybe this will help a little:

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      • Johnny_Rock
        • Dec 2016
        • 216

        • MN

        • 2021 G23 (Previously 2016 G23)

        #4
        Originally posted by Scooter G View Post
        I've had mine out ('16), it wasn't that big of deal. Foggy in my brain as to the process. I do remember you can adjust them by rotating once released.
        I'll look around to see if I saved any pictures. Why do you feel they need replaced?
        I know my tower has over a couple 100 ups & downs over the last few years, can't get in or out of the shop otherwise. They are an aid when dropping the tower, resistant when raising. Why do you feel they need replaced?
        I don’t think they’re functioning anymore. Water on my lake is up; need to drop the tower to get in and out of my lift. Or pay $400 or $500 or $600 to move the lift…

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        • Scooter G
          1,000 Post Club Member
          • Jan 2022
          • 1320

          • On a Lake in Idaho

          • 2022 G23 ZZ8

          #5
          The bummer is the stickers will need to come off to gain access, you may be able to get them off alive with a heat gun & patience, don't count on it. The panel are just pry Christmas tree studs.
          I believe those gas shocks are spendy buggers, maybe yours just need a little adjustment. Even with the assist of the shocks those towers loaded with the speakers and the bimini are awkward heavy. I've got it down to a science, but I still have to go into 3 big breaths power lifting mode. 2 people can handle it, with or without shocks.
          Good luck, chart the process if you go that direction.

          You can compare the pictures above somewhat with screw access.
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          • Scooter G
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Jan 2022
            • 1320

            • On a Lake in Idaho

            • 2022 G23 ZZ8

            #6
            Umm, scratch that last thought, you can access the screw without removing stickers, I found a picture. The panel and handle will still need to be removed.

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