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Originally Posted by Aren_Hill
Optimally your piston should be a simple two force member, that is, only experiencing direction extension or compression loads. Many times this is accomplished via ball joint fittings, or having enough play in its pivot that it doesn't take any load.
Keep check on load paths through the module and it should be easy enough to be sure the piston isn't taking any bending loads.
-Aren
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To expand on Aren's points, if the cylinders are loaded as he described the rod size is spec'd such that you won't ever fail a cylinder from it's own force.