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Posted by: daytona Jan 2 2018, 07:48 PM

Hi guys,
I removed the spring/torsion bars that keep open the trunk lid. I am now looking for a simple prop rod to install. Can anyone recommend one and vendor?
Purchased one that uses two shock absorbers and mounts that screw on to the trunk hinges and the trunk. Looks like a nice setup but I would prefer a something that does not require drilling so many holes.
Thanks,
Bill.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 2 2018, 07:59 PM

I got carbon fiber rods for the front and rear from McMaster-Carr. Not too expensive either...

Posted by: Rand Jan 2 2018, 08:09 PM

I picked up shocks from a rear SUV window at a pick-n-pull and had fun fabbing that up. Camp 914 has kits that are easy to install. But if you don't want to drill and just want props, they are easy to find online at a place like Rob suggested. If you want to get them in person, your local hobby or kite shop should have carbon tubes and hardware stores have dowels.

Posted by: wndsrfr Jan 2 2018, 08:11 PM

Sawed off wooden broomstick...inexpensive, no holes to drill, lies flat on floor in rear of trunk....hard to beat.

Posted by: JmuRiz Jan 2 2018, 09:04 PM

I’m guesing you went with an f-glass or cf lid? If not, why remove the stock bars?

The CF rid of wooden broom handle are the best bets. I have a test and front shock kits but don’t plan on running them after my front set failed over the years. Going back to stock

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jan 2 2018, 09:12 PM

I used the plastic shaft of a driveway reflector I had laying around for the front hood of my 911. Was tired of banging my head. How ever, I used Camp91’s rear pressure shocks for the rear trunk on my 914 and they work wonderfully.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 2 2018, 10:11 PM

People have also used ski poles, possibly cut down.

--DD

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jan 3 2018, 09:38 AM

I know...

Put the stock T-bars back in....

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 3 2018, 12:18 PM

After the shocks on my Camp kit died... I have used:
A golf club,
Pry bar,
Long screw driver,
2x4,
2x2,
1x3,
really any old chunk of lumber I happen to have laying around...


Zach

Posted by: Rand Jan 3 2018, 12:59 PM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 3 2018, 10:18 AM)

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Jan 3 2018, 01:33 PM

Umbrella then you always have one when you need it

Posted by: 7TPorsh Jan 3 2018, 03:06 PM

I cut the head off an old carbon golf club shaft...

Posted by: daytona Jan 3 2018, 03:53 PM

Hi all, and thanks for all the advise and suggestions.
I removed the torsion bars because they were damaging the pivot points. I still have the stock steel hood so I thought that the shock kit from camp would be good. However, when I realized I had to drill a bunch of holes I changed my mind. I been thinking about a prop rod like what street rodders use. Maybe have to drill one hole to mount it to the car. Something simple that stows away easily. I can't see using a prop rod that is higher tech than the car.

Vacca Rabite, I like the idea of using a chunk of wood... if only I was driving a Morgan.

Thanks,
Bill.

Posted by: sholman5 Jan 3 2018, 05:11 PM

I have an old golf club shaft that you can have.

Chris

Posted by: Rand Jan 3 2018, 05:34 PM

QUOTE(sholman5 @ Jan 3 2018, 03:11 PM)

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 3 2018, 07:15 PM

This is an easy project and you can get pretty creative with it. Here's mine for my fiberglass hood. It was made with stuff I already had in the garage.




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Posted by: daytona Jan 3 2018, 07:44 PM

Elliot, thanks for the idea. I think I know where to and how to install a prop rod for the rear trunk lid.
Thanks Sholman5, I might take you up open it. I guess I'll see you at the speedway this weekend.
Thanks guys.
Bill.

Posted by: jmitro Jan 3 2018, 10:36 PM

this is what I'd like to do:
simple yet elegant


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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 4 2018, 12:39 AM

I think I like that one better than mine. Man, I got to quit f*ckin' around with this car and just DRIVE it.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 4 2018, 01:27 AM

Member here Sherwood goes by the user name screenguy914.
Or online search: Seine systems ultimate strut
Decent kit !

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jan 4 2018, 05:53 AM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 3 2018, 06:15 PM)

This is an easy project and you can get pretty creative with it. Here's mine for my fiberglass hood. It was made with stuff I already had in the garage.

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 4 2018, 05:53 AM

Go to your local Pick n Pull, find a couple of Hondas or Toyotas and pull the hood prop rods and associated hardware out. Use some creativity, fit and install. Lightweight with no wear issues and pretty cheap.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 4 2018, 07:43 AM

QUOTE(jmitro @ Jan 3 2018, 11:36 PM)

Posted by: 90quattrocoupe Jan 4 2018, 10:26 AM

Adjustable spring loaded window curtain rod with rubber cups at both ends.

Greg W.