Coffin keezer lid question

[rwc_617]

I am starting a coffin keezer build and I anticipate the chest freezer lid may get quite heavy. What are people using to help lift the lid and keep it open during a keg swap? I can think of several options:

- just use brute force to lift and a stick to prop up the lid

- add extra OEM counterbalance hinges (they're pretty pricey for my Kenmore 8.8)

- add box lid support springs

- add air springs

Recommendations welcome! Thanks!

 

[noefite]

I've seen a few with hydraulic arms like you would have on a car trunk.