Sea-Dog Gas Lift Rod End Fitting 321599-1, Injection Molded Nylon, Accepts 10mm Ball

The Sea-Dog Gas Lift Rod End Fitting (321599-1) is an injection molded nylon end fitting designed to connect and secure a gas lift spring on hatches, storage compartments, engine covers, and other lift-assisted panels aboard a boat. It is built as a replacement fitting for Sea-Dog gas lift springs, giving boat owners a straightforward way to restore a lift spring assembly without replacing the entire spring. The nylon construction resists corrosion and the effects of sun, salt spray, and moisture better than an unprotected metal fitting, making it well suited to the wet, UV-exposed conditions typical of marine hardware.

The fitting accepts a 10 mm ball stud, the standard ball size used on Sea-Dog gas lift spring hardware, allowing the rod end to snap onto the mating ball and pivot freely as the hatch or panel opens and closes. It features a 6 mm-1 thread for attachment to the lift rod, along with a compact overall footprint that keeps the fitting unobtrusive once installed. Because it is sold as an individual replacement part, it is a low-cost way to fix a broken, cracked, or worn-out rod end without buying a complete new gas spring.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 321599-1
• Product Type: Gas Lift Rod End Fitting
• Material: Injection molded nylon
• Ball Size Accepted: 10 millimeters
• Thread: 6 mm-1
• Dimension A: 1-1/8 inches
• Dimension B: 5/8 inch
• Weight: 0.024 pounds
• Manufacturer Standard Pack: 10 each
• UPC: 035514322065

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sea-Dog 321599-1 used for? It is a rod end fitting that connects to the end of a gas lift spring, letting the spring's ball stud pivot as a hatch, storage lid, or engine cover opens and closes.

What size ball does this fitting accept? The 321599-1 rod end fitting accepts a 10 millimeter ball stud, the size used on Sea-Dog gas lift spring hardware.

What is the 321599-1 made of? It is made of injection molded nylon, chosen for its resistance to corrosion, moisture, and UV exposure in a marine environment.

Will this fitting work with any gas lift spring? The Sea-Dog 321599-1 is designed as a replacement fitting for Sea-Dog gas lift springs and is sized for a 10 millimeter ball stud.

What thread size does the 321599-1 have? This rod end fitting has a 6 mm-1 thread for attaching to the lift rod.

How much does the 321599-1 weigh? The Sea-Dog Gas Lift Rod End Fitting weighs 0.024 pounds.

What are the dimensions of this rod end fitting? The 321599-1 measures 1-1/8 inches at dimension A and 5/8 inch at dimension B.

Is the 321599-1 sold individually or in a pack? Sea-Dog packages this fitting in a manufacturer standard pack of 10 each, though it can be purchased individually.

Can I use this fitting to fix a broken gas spring end instead of replacing the whole spring? Yes, the 321599-1 is intended as a replacement end fitting so a damaged rod end can be repaired without replacing the entire gas lift spring.

Does the nylon construction hold up in saltwater conditions? Yes, the injection molded nylon used in the Sea-Dog 321599-1 resists corrosion and degradation from saltwater, moisture, and sun exposure.