Ball Stud & Clevis End Size Chart

Gas Strut Ball Stud & Clevis End Size Chart

A quick reference for every gas strut end fitting size we stock in the UK — ball studs, ball sockets/joints, clevis fork ends, eyelets and rod end bearings, with the DIN standard and thread size for each. Bookmark this page if you work with gas struts regularly.

Measurements are shown in the product photos for each part. If you're not sure which one you have, measure the ball diameter with a set of calipers (or a ruler against the ball) and match it to the tables below, or use our Fitting & Bracket Finder.

Ball Studs (male end, DIN 71803)

Fits into a matching ball socket or ball joint. The "ball" size is the diameter of the ball itself; the thread is what screws into your bracket or panel.

Thread Ball diameter Standard Product
M6 10mm DIN 71803 View product
M8 10mm DIN 71803 View product
M8 10mm (A2 stainless) DIN 71803 View product
M8 13mm DIN 71803 View product
M10 16mm (heavy duty) DIN 71803 View product

Ball Joints / Ball Sockets (female end)

Fits over a matching ball stud. Metal versions (DIN 71802) are stronger and more common on cars; plastic versions with a brass insert are common on furniture and light-duty applications.

Thread Ball socket size Material Standard Product
M6 10mm Metal DIN 71802 View product
M8 10mm Metal DIN 71802 View product
M8 13mm Metal DIN 71802 View product
M10 16mm Metal DIN 71802 View product
M6 10mm Black plastic, brass insert — View product
M8 10mm Plastic, brass insert — View product

Clevis Fork Ends (DIN 71752)

A forked bracket end secured with a spring clip pin — common on toolbox, van and hatch struts.

Thread Standard Product
M6 DIN 71752 View product
M8 DIN 71752 View product
M10 DIN 71752 View product

Eyelet End Fittings

A flat eyelet (ring) end, common on ottoman bed and bed-lift gas struts, secured with a bolt or pin through the hole.

Thread Product
M6 View product
M8 View product
M10 View product

Rod End Bearings (rose joints)

Used mainly in motorsport and engineering linkages rather than gas struts — included here as they're often confused with ball joints. Available in male/female and right-hand/left-hand thread.

Thread Bore Thread hand Type Product
M6 6mm Right hand Male (POS6) View product
M6 6mm Right hand Female (PHS6) View product
M6 6mm Left hand Male (POS6) View product
M6 6mm Left hand Female (PHS6) View product
M8 8mm Right hand Male (POS8) View product
M8 8mm Right hand Female (PHS8) View product
M8 8mm Left hand Male (POS8) View product
M10 10mm Right hand Male (POS10) View product
M10 10mm Right hand Female (PHS10) View product
M10 10mm Left hand Male (POS10) View product

Want the full explanation behind each fitting type? Read our End Fittings Compatibility Guide, work out your force rating with the Force Calculator, try the Fitting & Bracket Finder, or grab the printable sizing chart.

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