Rear Trunk Lid, Torsion Springs vs. Shock Struts |
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Rear Trunk Lid, Torsion Springs vs. Shock Struts |
2-OH! |
Dec 29 2003, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
I have the rear trunk lid off for a complete re-paint, including the torsion springs that hold it open...
I think struts would work better... Has anyone had any luck with struts and if so, where did you get them and how did you mount them... Do you need to weld brackets on the lid and doesn't that interfere with top storage... Pictures would be great... 2-OH! |
boxstr |
Dec 29 2003, 11:01 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I will send you a PM of pics with the mounting brackets. They bolt on and it is very easy to install.
CCLINCAMP914-8 |
rhodyguy |
Dec 29 2003, 11:19 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,093 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
2-oh, have craig drop one off when he picks up his red car. you can swing by, i'm 10 min from sumner, we'll meet and you can pick it up. you still coming up this week craig?
kevin |
seanery |
Dec 29 2003, 11:32 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
2-Oh! I have craig's kit on my car, along with his euro light kit. They are both nice.
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Brad Roberts |
Dec 29 2003, 11:40 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Um.. how do you keep the water from coming in the holes that are exposed to the weather ??
The screw heads are not under the seal and are easily seen bewteen the gaps. B |
SirAndy |
Dec 29 2003, 11:40 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i also have craig's kit on my car and i like it a lot.
Andy |
SirAndy |
Dec 29 2003, 11:42 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Dec 29 2003, 09:40 AM) Um.. how do you keep the water from coming in the holes that are exposed to the weather ?? The screw heads are not under the seal and are easily seen bewteen the gaps. i put silicon under the srew-heads. they're actually dry now, unlike the rest of the car. the rubber o-rings don't last long in the CA sun ... yes, you can see the screw heads through the gap between the trunk-lid and the fender. i'm going to paint them black, they're right next to the (black) seal which you can see too. so that should make them blend in better. i like the way they operate. but then again, i never had the torsion springs to begin with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
boxstr |
Dec 29 2003, 11:48 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Andy hit it on the screw head. A little silconne helps and you can paint them to match the car. They are stainless steel so they shouldn't rust.
Kevin I am not sure I still need to get in touch with Greg, Also the weather is pretty crappy, maybe later in the week Friday?? CCLINSNOWONTERRAFIRMA |
boxstr |
Dec 29 2003, 01:09 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Bigkat, looks very kewl. Notice there is wall-to-wall carpet in the trunk and on the lid.
CCLINAVOIDTHEBOYD |
BIGKAT_83 |
Dec 29 2003, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
Made these the other day. First project with new milling machine.
Bob Attached image(s) |
Kargeek |
Dec 29 2003, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 430 |
I used Porsche 944 rear hatch shocks. Weld or bolt a bracket to the trunk channel and drill a hole for the ball post in the trunk hinge. The shock kits by our members work well too. I have an extra set of 944 shocks if anyone wants them. You will need the ball cups and posts to use them. DHWebshots Photos
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Brad Roberts |
Dec 29 2003, 01:40 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Your missing a lock washer right here...
Sorry.. Car looks very NICE.. but that lock washer was bothering me...LOL B |
boxstr |
Dec 29 2003, 01:49 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That is the very thing that gives these cars such a bad rap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
CCLINRAPPERROOM |
boxstr |
Dec 29 2003, 01:51 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Actually it looks like it may be missing for a reason. The top of the strut socket may not fit properly with the lock washer in place.
Just a thought.. CCLINSTRUTSVILLE |
Kargeek |
Dec 29 2003, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 430 |
Clearance for the shock ball mount! You should be a concourse judge.. I once had points taken off for lint in my headlight washer nozzles! DH
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Eric_Shea |
Dec 29 2003, 02:25 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yeah... that's Brad, CW for sure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)
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redshift |
Dec 29 2003, 02:29 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
BK's car is one hot number, damn!
This thread is fun. M |
scotty |
Dec 29 2003, 02:38 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
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QUOTE First project with new milling machine. D@mn! Those look Fantastic!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Now all you need is a pair up front to replace the springs. |
smrz914 |
Dec 29 2003, 02:41 PM
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Soon to be brightening the life of the person behind you. Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Pleasant Hill, CA or Chico, CA Member No.: 596 |
I have to say that the trunk shocks are great. I peiced together my own but next time i'm going with a kit from one of the members. The cost worked out to be about the same and I didn't have instructions.
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