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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Torsion Tools
Posted by: McMark May 24 2018, 03:49 PM
UPDATE 2/26/19: More available and ready to ship if anyone missed the first run.
Well that took a lot longer than I expected... but the High Strength Torsion Tools are finally complete. I tested them on a car in the shop and there's NO WAY these are going to bend, and the 'comfort handle' makes it super comfortable to use.
They're $35 each + $5 shipping in the ConUS.
You can PayPal http://paypal.me/OriginalCustoms/40. Make SURE there is a valid shipping address on your payment, please... 
Checks can go to the shop, the address is http://www.originalcustoms.com/contact.php.
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Posted by: BeatNavy May 24 2018, 04:08 PM
Paypal on its way...
Posted by: SirAndy May 24 2018, 04:12 PM
And already rusty, seems only fitting ...
Posted by: mepstein May 24 2018, 04:19 PM
Paid. Thanks!
Posted by: 76-914 May 24 2018, 05:02 PM
Damn, those are nice! 
Posted by: kid914 May 24 2018, 05:12 PM
Ship to canada???? 
Posted by: simonjb May 24 2018, 07:15 PM
Could these be used to pull front trunk springs on ?
Posted by: mepstein May 24 2018, 07:18 PM
Could these be used to pull front trunk springs on ?
I pull on and off the front springs with a pair of leather work gloves. Keep it simple.
Posted by: jmitro May 24 2018, 08:33 PM
I pull on and off the front springs with a pair of leather work gloves. Keep it simple.
I don't have the muscles for that
forgive my ignorance, but what are these torsion tools for?
Posted by: mepstein May 24 2018, 08:40 PM
I pull on and off the front springs with a pair of leather work gloves. Keep it simple.
I don't have the muscles for that
forgive my ignorance, but what are these torsion tools for?
Rear trunk
I have a cheap $10 hand winch fixed to the back of my workshop to pull non running cars indoors. That can also work to stretch the spring over the hook on the front trunk but you have to be careful since now you are putting more pieces under tension so wear safety glasses. If you prop the hood all the way open, doing it by hand isn't that hard.
Posted by: LowBridge May 25 2018, 07:58 AM
Epic... PayPal on it's way.. expect delivery times?
Posted by: ConeDodger May 25 2018, 09:59 AM
Do you do a leather handle?
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby May 25 2018, 11:27 AM
Nice job Mark, Kudos!
Is this the left or right handed version?
Bada boom...
Posted by: johnhora May 25 2018, 11:36 AM
Thanks...very nice tool for my collection...paypal sent....
Posted by: maf914 May 25 2018, 12:32 PM
Nice! Paypal sent! Thanks, Mark.
Posted by: cn2800 May 25 2018, 10:41 PM
Thanks for making this! Paypal sent.
Posted by: Chris Scott May 25 2018, 11:18 PM
Me too,
Paypal sent
Posted by: whitetwinturbo May 26 2018, 12:37 PM
Posted by: 9146BRUCE May 26 2018, 10:26 PM
Hi just sent the money paypall thanks foe making this
Bruce
Posted by: McMark May 27 2018, 07:00 AM
Posted by: Garold Shaffer May 27 2018, 07:52 AM
Not sure how I missed this, but paypal sent.
Posted by: Driver174 Jun 2 2018, 11:59 AM
Yep, me too; thanks
Posted by: McMark Jun 7 2018, 10:54 AM
All order shipped today .... a week later than I had hoped.
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 7 2018, 11:00 AM
Alligator it is then... 
Posted by: Philip W. Jun 7 2018, 12:23 PM
any left? I would like one as well
Posted by: Luke M Jun 7 2018, 01:00 PM
Hi Mark,
If it's not too late, I'd like one as well.
Thanks,
Posted by: Perry Kiehl Jun 7 2018, 01:22 PM
$$ is sent! 
Posted by: Philip W. Jun 7 2018, 01:41 PM
Payment sent!
Dr. Phil
Posted by: maf914 Jun 9 2018, 03:30 PM
Torsion Tool arrived in today's mail, Saturday 6/9/2018. Excellent! I needed this. Thanks, Mark.
Posted by: Luke M Jun 13 2018, 08:05 AM
Payment was sent.
Thanks,
Posted by: 11tenths Jun 13 2018, 09:16 AM
Does it come in metric?
- HB
Posted by: johnhora Jun 13 2018, 09:27 AM
Mark...
received mine and already used it...
excellent tool added to my collect of specialty tools.
thanks for making these!
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 13 2018, 10:54 AM
This would look great hanging in the garage with the other special tool I bought that I don't remember what it is used for. 
Posted by: mepstein Jun 17 2018, 09:24 AM
Got mine. Thanks!
Your logo on the side will help remind me what it is when I finally use it.
Posted by: McMark Jul 9 2018, 07:02 AM
Whoops, got a bit more sidetracked than I realized. The second batch of orders will go out tomorrow. 
Sorry guys.
Posted by: walterolin Jul 9 2018, 09:08 AM
I'll take one if you have any left.
Thanks
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 9 2018, 10:53 AM
PayPal sent; thanks for making these 
I’ll make my tool available to those nearby.
Posted by: Philip W. Jul 9 2018, 01:01 PM
Payment sent!
Dr. Phil
please check on this, i did not receive it-
Phil
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 15 2018, 09:31 PM
Any ETA for the latest batch ?
Posted by: Luke M Jul 16 2018, 11:16 AM
Any update ? I haven't received mine yet.
Posted by: McMark Jul 16 2018, 05:35 PM
All in the mail today. 
Posted by: Perry Kiehl Jul 16 2018, 06:08 PM
Yea!
Posted by: flmont Jul 16 2018, 06:17 PM
I just ordered 1,..Thanks...Frank
Posted by: pete000 Jul 16 2018, 06:27 PM
Got mine, going to have it cad plated too...Thanks !
Posted by: McMark Jul 17 2018, 05:38 AM
I don't think it'l be an issue with this little tool, but just FYI when I talked with my plater about what the real story was with 'Hydrogen Embrittlement' my main take-away was that it's not a big deal, except on hardened metals. This tool is hardened.
I don't think our trunk torsion spring is even close to stressing the metal, so plating is seriously unlikely to cause a problem. But I would talk to someone knowledgeable at your CAD plating shop to be sure.
Posted by: Luke M Jul 19 2018, 10:45 AM
I got mine today..Thanks again
Posted by: Philip W. Jul 19 2018, 10:53 AM
recieved yesterday and will be using it this weekend thanks!!!
Posted by: 914forme Jul 19 2018, 06:36 PM
Got mine, promptly dropped it on the door sill of my ML still in the bubble wrap. 
Tools was unhurt. MB 
Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 19 2018, 06:40 PM
Alligator it is then...
Yelp complaint: I ordered one with the alligator handle and got plain so...
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 20 2018, 04:07 PM
PM Sent....
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Posted by: Philip W. Jul 20 2018, 07:58 PM
PM Sent....
gone?? do you think it just tore due to weight or opened by thief?
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 20 2018, 08:21 PM
PM Sent....
gone?? do you think it just tore due to weight or opened by thief?If the tool wasn’t secured I think it chaffed the edge of the envelope; the material is light enough to wear through.
Showed the envelop to the postmaster as soon as I opened the PO Box, so she’s on record as to the claim
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 27 2018, 06:18 PM
Got mine today, seems like it’s a very tight fit ?
If anyone near me in So Cal needs to borrow, it’s gonna be available
Posted by: euro911 Jul 28 2018, 03:59 AM
I’ll make my tool available to those nearby.
Posted by: McMark Feb 26 2019, 07:45 AM
UPDATE 2/26/19: More available and ready to ship if anyone missed the first run.
Posted by: johnhora Feb 26 2019, 11:43 AM
Two Thumbs Up for a TOP Quality Tool!
Makes changing rollers and reinstalling rear lid torsion bars easy and safe.
A quality tool in my tool box used many times.
Thanks Mark for making these!
A Satisfied Customer
Posted by: VoPo914 Feb 27 2019, 12:35 PM
Paypal sent, great tool for the collection. Thanks!
Posted by: bobh Mar 3 2019, 11:29 PM
UPDATE 2/26/19: More available and ready to ship if anyone missed the first run.
Well that took a lot longer than I expected... but the High Strength Torsion Tools are finally complete. I tested them on a car in the shop and there's NO WAY these are going to bend, and the 'comfort handle' makes it super comfortable to use.
They're $35 each + $5 shipping in the ConUS.
You can PayPal http://paypal.me/OriginalCustoms/40. Make SURE there is a valid shipping address on your payment, please...
Checks can go to the shop, the address is http://www.originalcustoms.com/contact.php.
Paypal sent. Thanks
Posted by: partwerks Feb 27 2021, 10:48 PM
UPDATE 2/26/19: More available and ready to ship if anyone missed the first run.
Well that took a lot longer than I expected... but the High Strength Torsion Tools are finally complete. I tested them on a car in the shop and there's NO WAY these are going to bend, and the 'comfort handle' makes it super comfortable to use.
They're $35 each + $5 shipping in the ConUS.
You can PayPal http://paypal.me/OriginalCustoms/40. Make SURE there is a valid shipping address on your payment, please...
Checks can go to the shop, the address is http://www.originalcustoms.com/contact.php.
Is there a video on how the tool works?
Posted by: mgp4591 Feb 27 2021, 11:04 PM
And are there any more available?
Posted by: maf914 Feb 28 2021, 09:22 AM
And are there any more available?
I think 914rubber.com is now listing them. I ran across this while looking for parts recently. Looks like the same tool I received from McMark.
https://914rubber.com/rear-trunk-spring-pressure-relieving-tool
Posted by: flipb Jan 19 2023, 02:31 PM
While I love to support 914Rubber, thought I'd try this first:
Is there anyone near the DC Metro area who has this tool for the trunk torsion rod? Would pay a few bucks (or beers) to borrow it. Or perhaps pay local shipping, although it's heavy to ship.
Thanks!
Edit: If @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=419 is still shipping them, that could work too.
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