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product_id: 71028725
title: "Office chair cylinder replacement (Bundle)"
brand: "office owl"
price: "VT16907"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Office Owl"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/71028725-office-chair-cylinder-replacement-bundle
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# 4.7” adjustable height stroke Class 4 heavy-duty piston Complete install kit included Office chair cylinder replacement (Bundle)

**Brand:** office owl
**Price:** VT16907
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🪑 Elevate your throne—comfort and durability that won’t quit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Office chair cylinder replacement (Bundle) by office owl
- **How much does it cost?** VT16907 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/71028725-office-chair-cylinder-replacement-bundle)

## Best For

- office owl enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted office owl brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DIY-Ready Kit:** Includes removal tool and gloves so you can effortlessly revive your chair without extra purchases.
- • **Unmatched Strength:** Supports up to 1,000 lbs with durable Class 4 hydraulic piston—built to last a lifetime.
- • **Cost-Saving Upgrade:** Replace your worn-out gas cylinder instead of buying a new chair—save hundreds and reduce waste.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits most office and gaming chairs from top brands like Herman Miller, Secretlab, and Steelcase.
- • **Precision Height Control:** Smooth 4.7-inch piston stroke lets you customize your chair height for perfect ergonomic alignment.

## Overview

This Office Chair Gas Cylinder Replacement Kit features a heavy-duty Class 4 hydraulic piston supporting up to 1,000 pounds, with a 4.7-inch adjustable height stroke and 360° rotation. Designed for universal fit across most office and gaming chairs, the kit includes all necessary tools and gloves for easy installation, offering a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to buying a new chair.

## Description

Buy Office Chair Gas Cylinder Replacement Kit, Heavy Duty Class 4 Hydraulic Piston for Desk and Gaming Chairs, Kit Includes Removal Tool, Gloves, Universal Fit Gas Cylinder: Furniture Accessories - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Worked Perfectly, Needed Stubby Hex Keys - During the pandemic, safer at home days, I started to notice that my posture was a little off and my lower back was starting to hurt. I then noticed that the chair wasn't in the proper position any longer and I was not able to raise it any higher. I knew immediately that I needed a new chair or the back pain would progressively start getting worse. However, knowing that desertcart sells everything, I decided to see if they sold just the cylinder replacement since a new chair would cost me about $200 (and my current chair was in really good condition other than the cylinder height). I opted to purchase this item due to it being a full kit as well as offering a coupon discount. When the kit arrived, my initial install try failed miserably. First, I was not able to remove the chair as I couldn't slip the hex key between the bottom collar and the stock plastic sleeve that covers the "unsightly" cylinder. I know I could've cut the sleeves off, giving me the clearance. But, I wanted to maintain the original look of the chair as much as possible. Second, no matter how hard I hammered at the bottom of the cylinder with the rubber mallet, it refused to budge and I couldn't get it to detach from the base. I even soaked the seam with WD-40 and let it sit overnight. Still, no movement at all. Try number two. I turned back to desertcart to see if they sold stubby hex keys, which I immediately ordered. Day number two, the stubbies were delivered and voila, fit perfectly between the collars and the plastic sleeves. Next thing you know, the chair was detached. I then turned my attention back to the base... I took the base and placed it on top of a five-gallon bucket and again, soaked the seam with WD-40. After an hour, I hammered the cylinder again with the mallet and to no avail. I finally turned to a metal hammer and used the side of the hammer to equally disperse the energy to the edge of the cylinder base. After a couple of strong strikes, the cylinder popped right out. Excitedly, I cleaned off the WD-40 from the base, installed the new cylinder on the base, removed the plastic button cap, and installed the chair. The cylinder worked perfectly and at its highest height, I couldn't even place my feet flat on the ground (and I'm 6'1"). This cylinder replacement, even with the stubby hex key set purchase, saved me about $140. For those who prefer a tl;dr version/tips: 1.) Buy a stubby hex key kit if the included hex key will not work between the bottom collar and plastic cylinder sleeves 2.) Remove the chair using the included collars 3.) Place chair base and cylinder upside down into a five-gallon bucket 4.) Hammer the cylinder through using the flat side of the hammer (or use a block of wood between the cylinder and hammer) 4a.) A rubber mallet was not strong enough
Review: Grab a pipe wrench and some penetrating oil - First of all. The piston itself is fantastic and sturdy. It is a little longer/taller than my old one so it makes my chair taller at the full extension. I don't mind this, I like my feet to dangle since I put my feet on a footstool. Do make sure to take off the small plastic cap at the top of the metal rod of the cylinder before installing or the mechanism to lift and lower will not work. That being said, the cons have nothing to do with the product itself. The hardest part of this whole process is getting your old cylinder out of your chair. At least, it was for me. After watching a couple videos of how to remove the old cylinder from the chair, I set down to take it apart. Mind you, I'm no small girl at 5'5" and 250+ lbs. Taking the star base of the chair and cylinder apart was easy. I just alternated pounding the bottom part of the cylinder and the star itself until I could pull it off. The casters came off during the process, making my cats scatter in pure terror. So...pro tip. Take off the casters. Next came the detachment of the cylinder from the bottom of the chair. I used the items they gave. The two collar type mechanism where one is supposed to be loose against the bottom of the chair and the second one is tight on the cylinder itself. In essence and theory, the tight collar is supposed to stay still while you thread the bolts through the threads and push the cylinder out of its snug little home. Sounds easy right? It should have been but the tight collar kept slipping for me. Threading the bolts only pushed the tight collar down the cylinder rather than pushing the cylinder out of the bottom of the chair. It was a rather ineffective way to pull the cylinder out for me. Frustrated and with the might of Thor running through me, I got a mallet and tried to lift the chair as I hammered the bottom of the chair. Much to my chagrin, the cylinder would not budge. Even after the application of penetrating oil. I even tried a regular wrench but only succeeded in scratching up the old cylinder. Fast forward two days later and I went to Lowe's and bought myself a 14" pipe wrench. Who doesn't need a pipe wrench in their tool box? I felt like a true, diy woman of distinction as I bought these heavy inches home. As I sat down and put the wrench to the old cylinder, I knew I was going to make it my new female dog. It was reluctant at first and I had to figure out the best position for leverage and I pushed and pulled with all my weight. After about a minute, the cylinder was out. As I belted my yell of victory and raised my hammer...er wrench above my head, I stood over my defeated enemy. My cats could finally live without the fear of loud pounding and they swarmed the enemy to further humiliate the old cylinder. Attaching the new one was easy, simply slipping into place so that I could finally claim my throne. So...tl;dr. Get yourself a pipe wrench, some penetrating oil and some brawn. The product itself is great but the tools provided may or may not work.

## Features

- EASY INSTALLATION WITH ALL REQUIRED TOOLS INCLUDED. With the office chair gas cylinder replacement kit, you'll get all of the replacement parts, tools and instructions that you will need to breathe life into your old chair!
- CLASS 4 CYLINDER SUPPORTS UP TO 1,000 POUNDS - Built to last a lfetime, uur heavy-duty pneumatic piston replacement cylinder is a highly rated class 4 hydraulic device that won't let you down (literally)! Tested to support up 1,000 pounds without failing.
- UNIVERSAL FIT Gas Lift (please see note below) – Our gas cylinder fits most office desk or gaming chairs with REPLACEABLE CYLINDERS on the market including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Razer, Branch, Mercer41, Secretlab, Haworth, Autonomous, QOR360, Humanscale and more. PLEASE NOTE that some chairs are assembled with cylinders that cannot be removed or replaced. Check to make sure your cylinder can be removed and replaced before purchasing this product.
- 4.7’’ PISTON STROKE FOR ADJUSTING CHAIR HEIGHT: This chair piston extends from 10.6” to 15.3” (270mm to 390mm) and provides 360-degree rotation.
- SAVE MONEY - Don't sink your money into a whole new chair that, well, sinks. This gas lift cylinder is a cost-effective alternative to making sure your chair is at its best.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B072BKJN34 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Arm Style | Armless |
| Assembly Instructions Description | Included |
| Back Style | Solid Back |
| Best Sellers Rank | #178,220 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #3,620 in Office Furniture Accessories |
| Brand | OFFICE OWL |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,822) |
| Date First Available | May 5, 2017 |
| Fill Material | Foam |
| Form Factor | Recliner |
| Furniture base movement | Swivel |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Foldable | No |
| Item Weight | 3.02 pounds |
| Item model number | 9bc6933e-c2a5-44f2-8f5a-6e21968a2ff4 |
| Leg Style | Pedestal |
| Manufacturer | Office Owl |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 1000 Pounds |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Care Instructions | Spot Clean |
| Product Dimensions | 1.97"D x 1.97"W x 11.22"H |
| Reclining Position Count | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Office |
| Room Type | Office |
| Size | 1.97D x 1.97W x 11.22H in |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Height |
| Surface Recommendation | Hard Floor |
| Tilting | No |
| UPC | 757965365056 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OFFICE OWL
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.97"D x 1.97"W x 11.22"H
- **Size:** 1.97D x 1.97W x 11.22H in

## Images

![Office chair cylinder replacement (Bundle) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81haBb-fMVL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Installed with no problem. The lever now will not release to allow raising or lowering. Help ??**
A: Hi ! Did you remove the purple cap off of the top of the replacement cylinder? The piston will not function properly if this is not done. Hope that helps!

Rob
Office Owl Satisfaction Team

**Q: How high is the lift?**
A: 15 1/8 inches (384mm)  is the max height of this chair piston fully extended, from the bottom of the piston to the top ! Hope that helps!

Rob
Office Owl Satisfaction Team

**Q: For seller or manufacturer:  what is the overall length of the cylinder when compressed?  and when extended?**
A: Check the specifications at the lower portion of your screen all those are there!!

**Q: Does this fit the Haworth Very Task chair?**
A: Hello Alan,
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First of all, allow me to send you our heartfelt thanks for your support and interest in our product. It means a lot to us.
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Our Office Owl Office Chair Cylinder Replacement is a universal gas lift. Our gas lift fits just about any office chair and is compatible with the most popular office chair brands! No need to sweat a lift that won't fit!﻿

I hope this helps.
﻿
It would be our pleasure to assist you with any questions or comments, so please do not hesitate to contact us. Take care!
﻿
﻿
All the best,
Era
House of Lords Customer Obsession Champion

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked Perfectly, Needed Stubby Hex Keys
*by U***S on July 7, 2020*

During the pandemic, safer at home days, I started to notice that my posture was a little off and my lower back was starting to hurt. I then noticed that the chair wasn't in the proper position any longer and I was not able to raise it any higher. I knew immediately that I needed a new chair or the back pain would progressively start getting worse. However, knowing that Amazon sells everything, I decided to see if they sold just the cylinder replacement since a new chair would cost me about $200 (and my current chair was in really good condition other than the cylinder height). I opted to purchase this item due to it being a full kit as well as offering a coupon discount. When the kit arrived, my initial install try failed miserably. First, I was not able to remove the chair as I couldn't slip the hex key between the bottom collar and the stock plastic sleeve that covers the "unsightly" cylinder. I know I could've cut the sleeves off, giving me the clearance. But, I wanted to maintain the original look of the chair as much as possible. Second, no matter how hard I hammered at the bottom of the cylinder with the rubber mallet, it refused to budge and I couldn't get it to detach from the base. I even soaked the seam with WD-40 and let it sit overnight. Still, no movement at all. Try number two. I turned back to Amazon to see if they sold stubby hex keys, which I immediately ordered. Day number two, the stubbies were delivered and voila, fit perfectly between the collars and the plastic sleeves. Next thing you know, the chair was detached. I then turned my attention back to the base... I took the base and placed it on top of a five-gallon bucket and again, soaked the seam with WD-40. After an hour, I hammered the cylinder again with the mallet and to no avail. I finally turned to a metal hammer and used the side of the hammer to equally disperse the energy to the edge of the cylinder base. After a couple of strong strikes, the cylinder popped right out. Excitedly, I cleaned off the WD-40 from the base, installed the new cylinder on the base, removed the plastic button cap, and installed the chair. The cylinder worked perfectly and at its highest height, I couldn't even place my feet flat on the ground (and I'm 6'1"). This cylinder replacement, even with the stubby hex key set purchase, saved me about $140. For those who prefer a tl;dr version/tips: 1.) Buy a stubby hex key kit if the included hex key will not work between the bottom collar and plastic cylinder sleeves 2.) Remove the chair using the included collars 3.) Place chair base and cylinder upside down into a five-gallon bucket 4.) Hammer the cylinder through using the flat side of the hammer (or use a block of wood between the cylinder and hammer) 4a.) A rubber mallet was not strong enough

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grab a pipe wrench and some penetrating oil
*by T***A on March 14, 2022*

First of all. The piston itself is fantastic and sturdy. It is a little longer/taller than my old one so it makes my chair taller at the full extension. I don't mind this, I like my feet to dangle since I put my feet on a footstool. Do make sure to take off the small plastic cap at the top of the metal rod of the cylinder before installing or the mechanism to lift and lower will not work. That being said, the cons have nothing to do with the product itself. The hardest part of this whole process is getting your old cylinder out of your chair. At least, it was for me. After watching a couple videos of how to remove the old cylinder from the chair, I set down to take it apart. Mind you, I'm no small girl at 5'5" and 250+ lbs. Taking the star base of the chair and cylinder apart was easy. I just alternated pounding the bottom part of the cylinder and the star itself until I could pull it off. The casters came off during the process, making my cats scatter in pure terror. So...pro tip. Take off the casters. Next came the detachment of the cylinder from the bottom of the chair. I used the items they gave. The two collar type mechanism where one is supposed to be loose against the bottom of the chair and the second one is tight on the cylinder itself. In essence and theory, the tight collar is supposed to stay still while you thread the bolts through the threads and push the cylinder out of its snug little home. Sounds easy right? It should have been but the tight collar kept slipping for me. Threading the bolts only pushed the tight collar down the cylinder rather than pushing the cylinder out of the bottom of the chair. It was a rather ineffective way to pull the cylinder out for me. Frustrated and with the might of Thor running through me, I got a mallet and tried to lift the chair as I hammered the bottom of the chair. Much to my chagrin, the cylinder would not budge. Even after the application of penetrating oil. I even tried a regular wrench but only succeeded in scratching up the old cylinder. Fast forward two days later and I went to Lowe's and bought myself a 14" pipe wrench. Who doesn't need a pipe wrench in their tool box? I felt like a true, diy woman of distinction as I bought these heavy inches home. As I sat down and put the wrench to the old cylinder, I knew I was going to make it my new female dog. It was reluctant at first and I had to figure out the best position for leverage and I pushed and pulled with all my weight. After about a minute, the cylinder was out. As I belted my yell of victory and raised my hammer...er wrench above my head, I stood over my defeated enemy. My cats could finally live without the fear of loud pounding and they swarmed the enemy to further humiliate the old cylinder. Attaching the new one was easy, simply slipping into place so that I could finally claim my throne. So...tl;dr. Get yourself a pipe wrench, some penetrating oil and some brawn. The product itself is great but the tools provided may or may not work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***N on April 19, 2022*

The chair cylinder is perfect so far, it was easy to install (not that chair cylinder's are hard to install anyway). The chair cylinder removal tool at first didn't work the way that the instructions intended, however, using just one of the clamps and using the bottom of the chair for the screws to push off of worked perfectly and was the easiest I've ever removed a chair cylinder. For those buying, you do absolutely need to make sure that this chair cylinder's height matches your old or or at least is fairly close, otherwise you will find your chair is way too high compared to before. You can find the dimensions in the product info or the images.

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