Posted for "Randy Snarr" <rsnarr@telamerica.com>:

I have seen a builder use a pair of Volvo gas charged struts to perform this
function to provide a more reliable result for the nose gear.

The 2 gas struts together creates much more positive down locking force.

I believe it was Scott Dhalgren from Provo Ut.

Maybe Scott could chime in with part #?s and pricing.

Randy Snarr 235/320