We have two storage compartments on each side of the bed, the doors are more like lids and don't want to stay open especially if the shades are closed.
I decided to add springs to the lids to act as hold-opens, when you open the lid and the spring is fully extended it will stay open. if you pull slightly on the lid or give the spring a gentle nudge the lid closes.
I started with springs from Lowe's and some 8 x 5/8 oval trim screws with attached trim washer.
I then cut off the half loop that came from the factory.
Then bending two complete loops up to a 90 degree angle on one end and about a 45 degree on the other end.
Then just pre drill holes and attach the 90 degree end to the opening as shown and the 45 degree end to the lid.
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Congratulations on an elegant engineering solution. Inexpensive, definitely not overkill but obviously works for the purpose it was intended, easily available and replaced, and easily installed. What better could you want.
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Why did I not think of that. Great idea. I have identical doors, and I am not too keen on the factory struts/props. I will do mine.
