Holly,
Interesting. It's my rear shell that gets a little difficult to lower for the last 8-12 inches. I've been reading many possible reasons from things blocking the shell on the inside, seals needing lubricating, torsion bars needing adjustment, uneven tension on the torsion bars, etc.
I've been wondering about trying the method that was described in the link to "post 49", the last link I pasted. Many have said to adjust the tension equally on all torsion bars, but this thing is 16 years old and I wouldn't be surprised that the springs are applying uneven tension by now.
Mine isn't impossible to open and close, I don't have to jump on the stirrups, but I doubt my wife would be able to close it. I think I would be struggling if I were 70 now.
I'll be following this to see how yours goes before I consider looking at mine.
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