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Posted by: LotusJoe Aug 26 2013, 02:02 PM

I seem to recall someone was selling a replacement bracket that either bolted on or riveted?? Or am I dreaming?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 26 2013, 02:04 PM

Weld it...

Posted by: dlee6204 Aug 26 2013, 02:04 PM

http://www.jwesteng.com/shop/index.php?id_product=10&controller=product#

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Aug 26 2013, 02:05 PM

AA has them for $24.20

Part Number 91450103010

http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-parts/914.php

Posted by: 76-914 Aug 26 2013, 02:09 PM

Pete @ Restoration/Design. Which welds? If bolt welds came loose replace it. If bracket welds came loose I'd still order a new one but I'd look at the wall it is welded to pretty carefully.

Posted by: LotusJoe Aug 26 2013, 02:14 PM

Thank you, that's the kit I was looking for, however at $80.00 I think I'll just weld it back.

Posted by: green914 Aug 26 2013, 02:58 PM

QUOTE(LotusJoe @ Aug 26 2013, 01:14 PM)

Thank you, that's the kit I was looking for, however at $80.00 I think I'll just weld it back.

Posted by: pt_700 Aug 26 2013, 04:03 PM

a local muffler shop welded a used replacement bracket in for me.

of more difficulty was re-setting the torsion bars...

i think i invented a few new curse words...

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Aug 26 2013, 04:03 PM

Weld it on. There is a lot of pressure on this part. The problem is the lubrication for the hinge bolt. There is no easy way to lubricate it. They have a tendency to seize which rotates the bracket breaking it off. Same for the front trunk. Grease it when installing

Posted by: SLITS Aug 26 2013, 04:23 PM

Which is exactly why I ditch the torsion bar setup and go to a gas shock set up to relieve the pressure the torsion bars put on the bracket.

Posted by: BKLA Aug 26 2013, 10:22 PM

I have an unused jwest hinge kit I'll sell for $50.00 shipped.

I got rid of the torson spring, installed the gas struts and welded the stock hinge point back on. But I had the engine out and rear suspension off to make the repair much more simplifed.