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> Has anyone replaced their torsion bars on the rear deck lid with moder, Its just a thought.
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post Jan 3 2011, 01:25 PM
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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.
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post Jan 3 2011, 01:30 PM
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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.

Camp 914 has the kit for around $50
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post Jan 3 2011, 02:07 PM
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post Jan 3 2011, 02:37 PM
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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!!
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post Jan 3 2011, 02:41 PM
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All my cars have been fitted with the gas shocks ... cut those MFer torsion bars out and never looked back.
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post Jan 3 2011, 02:46 PM
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Be careful as they are under alot of tension. They do go BANG!!!
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post Jan 3 2011, 02:58 PM
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I have the Camp914 kit on mine, they work great!
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post Jan 3 2011, 03:37 PM
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I was just thinking of converting to the shocks the other day. Do they get in the way when storing the top ?
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post Jan 3 2011, 03:45 PM
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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.
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post Jan 3 2011, 03:55 PM
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Are the shocks ok to use with a fiberglass decklid?
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post Jan 3 2011, 04:04 PM
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Are the shocks ok to use with a fiberglass decklid?

If i'm not mistaken, Craig at Camp914 has shocks with less pressure to go with FG lids ...
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post Jan 3 2011, 05:26 PM
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Be careful as they are under alot of tension. They do go BANG!!!


I wrap them with rope in two places about 6" apart and go after them with a grinding wheel between the wraps.
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post Jan 3 2011, 10:23 PM
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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.
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post Jan 3 2011, 10:33 PM
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The factory got it right with the design of the torsion springs. Don't replace them.


Except when the trunk hinges tear off the inner fenderwell. Which seems to happen to almost half the cars out there.
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post Jan 3 2011, 10:39 PM
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The factory got it right with the design of the torsion springs. Don't replace them.


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



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Thats exactly what happened to me and the springs were bent from someone prying on them?!
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post Jan 4 2011, 07:25 AM
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I have struts for the front and rear trunk. I like it WAY more then the springs.
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post Jan 4 2011, 07:57 AM
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I have struts for the front and rear trunk. I like it WAY more then the springs.
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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 ...

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post Jan 4 2011, 08:02 AM
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QUOTE(jaxdream @ Jan 4 2011, 08:57 AM) *

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 4 2011, 05:25 AM) *

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


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
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post Jan 4 2011, 01:37 PM
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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.

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post Jan 4 2011, 01:42 PM
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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 . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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