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Posted by: steeks Jan 3 2011, 01:25 PM

I was wondering if anyone has replaced the old torsion bar lifting system on the rear trunk lid with modern hydraulic lifters, seems like a pretty simple deal, Pictures anyone?? Thanks.

Posted by: kg6dxn Jan 3 2011, 01:30 PM

Camp 914 has the kit for around $50

Posted by: McMark Jan 3 2011, 02:07 PM

Posted by: Rod Jan 3 2011, 02:37 PM

Fitted the camp kit and it works brilliantly - you do get used to holding onto the engine lid as you open it - as they have a lot of power and can push it up pretty fast!!

Posted by: SLITS Jan 3 2011, 02:41 PM

All my cars have been fitted with the gas shocks ... cut those MFer torsion bars out and never looked back.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jan 3 2011, 02:46 PM

Be careful as they are under alot of tension. They do go BANG!!!

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Jan 3 2011, 02:58 PM

I have the Camp914 kit on mine, they work great!

Posted by: TC 914-8 Jan 3 2011, 03:37 PM

I was just thinking of converting to the shocks the other day. Do they get in the way when storing the top ?

Posted by: Steve Jan 3 2011, 03:45 PM

They do not interfere with the top. I had to remove my torsion bars anyway to clear the fuel injection on my 3.2 motor anyway. The down side the shocks ware out, but are easily found at your local auto parts store.

Posted by: raw1298 Jan 3 2011, 03:55 PM

Are the shocks ok to use with a fiberglass decklid?

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 3 2011, 04:04 PM

If i'm not mistaken, Craig at Camp914 has shocks with less pressure to go with FG lids ...

Posted by: SLITS Jan 3 2011, 05:26 PM

I wrap them with rope in two places about 6" apart and go after them with a grinding wheel between the wraps.

Posted by: davesprinkle Jan 3 2011, 10:23 PM

I'm going to disagree with the conventional wisdom here. The torsion springs work great and they never fail. If you install the shocks, you'll need to cut the sheet metal on your trunk.

The factory got it right with the design of the torsion springs. Don't replace them.

Posted by: Krieger Jan 3 2011, 10:33 PM

Except when the trunk hinges tear off the inner fenderwell. Which seems to happen to almost half the cars out there.

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Jan 3 2011, 10:39 PM

Thats exactly what happened to me and the springs were bent from someone prying on them?!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 4 2011, 07:25 AM

I have struts for the front and rear trunk. I like it WAY more then the springs.
Zach

Posted by: jaxdream Jan 4 2011, 07:57 AM

Can you share the part number or the vehicle that they were originaly intended for , front trunk o'course is what I'm refering to ?? T I A ...

Jack / Jaxdream

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 4 2011, 08:02 AM

I can't. I bought it as a kit from Camp914 a few years ago.

but I don't think it would be hard to source the materials to DIY it.

Zach

Posted by: McMark Jan 4 2011, 01:37 PM

PET PEEVE ALERT

You want an easy install? Buy the kit someone else invested time and energy into developing. Consider the extra cost a 'thank-you' for that person doing all the work for you.

You want something cheap? Do the research yourself and build your own parts.


Okay, I'm done.

Posted by: jaxdream Jan 4 2011, 01:42 PM

Thanks , Zach , I'll check the site out. Wasn't sure if they did fronts . I know they advertised rears. Thanks again for the reply .

Jack / Jaxdream

Posted by: Andyrew Jan 4 2011, 02:18 PM

We have members here that have put good time and effort into their products and do a good job. Craig has been doing this since before it was popular

His kits are reasonable, designed well, and work great. I love mine! I have a set for the front as well, but have never installed them. Some day maybe.

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 4 2011, 03:11 PM

The instructions that are included suggest cutting the trunk. I installed mine with the parts included with the kit without any cutting. So easy even I could do it.....so that means it is REALLY easy.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 4 2011, 03:31 PM

I did not have to do any cutting with my rear trunk either.

No problems...

Posted by: rjames Jan 4 2011, 04:05 PM

Another option (I went with and am very happy with) is the JWest rear trunk pivot. Much stronger than the original setup, but reatains a more stock look. (no shocks)

http://www.jwesteng.com/porsche/914/pivot.htm

Posted by: SLITS Jan 4 2011, 06:55 PM

NorCal grass must be a lot better than SoCal .... 5 cars and I've never cut one of them for installation.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jan 4 2011, 09:17 PM

How is the install w/o cutting, I thought my instructions skat to cut a small notch...guess it's a good thing I haven't installed them.

Posted by: computers4kids Jan 5 2011, 09:45 AM

Instructions, I don't need any stinking instructions.

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 5 2011, 10:08 AM

Change the mounting positions. Mount the shock further *back* on the deck lid instead of the hinge. That way it doesn't need to go into the engine bay. Then move the mounting point on the trunk accordingly. There is still enough leverage that the trunk lid shuts easily without too much flex.




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Posted by: Rod Jan 5 2011, 11:18 AM

Damn and damn! Wish I had seen this before I cut my trunk!!