How do you test gas struts?

[Grant Lenahan]

>i suspect my front spax gas adjustable struts are bad.  took them out and
>noticed minimal resistance on the down stroke and considerably more
>resistance on the up stroke.  is this normal?
Yes.  You mainly7 want to damp rebound.  Its not a spring, after all.
Check for smooth, consistent damping.
Grant
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