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> Front hood shocks? Do they work ?
Brad Roberts
post Nov 20 2006, 02:30 PM
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Not sure where this kit came from?

Is this acceptable? Is this really how they are supposed to work?

Thoughts?



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SirAndy
post Nov 20 2006, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 20 2006, 12:30 PM) *

Not sure where this kit came from?
Is this acceptable? Is this really how they are supposed to work?
Thoughts?


i've done mine that way for 4 years now, no problems what-so-ever. that was before any kits ...

craig is selling a kit now, but his uses all nice and shiny brackets ...


here's my home-made solution, just two long bolts and a few nuts, nothing special. hasn't failed yet ...
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post Nov 20 2006, 02:38 PM
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I just did mine last weekend and they move around a bit at the point of opening or closing. I need to make a more rigid connection as that movement cant be good for the attachment point. Other than that it is fantastic.
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Brad Roberts
post Nov 20 2006, 02:40 PM
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I know Andy!! I was there when you did it..LOL

I think this is a Craig kit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Notice that your shocks were not strong enough to BEND the metal that typically holds the springs. This looks like SHIT now because of it. It cracked the paint and so forth.

The kit is nice with it's brackets and such.. but I think the struts are too strong for the application.


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post Nov 20 2006, 02:42 PM
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I had a set for a year and went back to springs. I found that the ones I had were fine once the hood was open about 1/2 way, but before the half open mark there was no tension so if you were not paying attention the hood "could" drop closed hard, which has happen before to the wife, hence gong back to springs.
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post Nov 20 2006, 02:42 PM
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I'm concerned that it will "work" the metal and break off sooner or later. This wouldnt be a big deal if you didnt have to open the hood to put gas in the car!


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post Nov 20 2006, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 20 2006, 12:40 PM) *

but I think the struts are too strong for the application.


mine are generic 911 front hood shocks ...
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post Nov 20 2006, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(itsa914 @ Nov 20 2006, 12:42 PM) *

I found that the ones I had were fine once the hood was open about 1/2 way, but before the half open mark there was no tension


that's how they all work.
for me, no big deal at all, took me all of 5 minutes to get used to.

i really like the fact that the hood now opens all the way and stays there!

no sagging, have to hold it open with one hand while pumping gas crap no more ...
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post Nov 20 2006, 02:52 PM
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Andy,

I had parted out a 84 Carrera and kept all the hood shocks from that car. Do you recall if you picked them out of our stash of parts at one of the shops?

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post Nov 20 2006, 03:22 PM
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Brad, before paint, I did this......Heavier than stock metal
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post Nov 20 2006, 03:41 PM
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I used two big washers to shore up the mount. No worries after that. Or, you could use a piece of flat iron. It aint a hard problem to fix, but I agree that it is not a desirable side effect of the installation/usage.
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post Nov 20 2006, 04:20 PM
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I have Craig's kit...You have to re-inforce the metal tabs or the metal works and will eventually bend off and break...

I've been meaning to send him a suggestion to lengthen the ball joint fitting threads and add reinforcing strips of some sort (in the kit) to sandwich the original spring bracket, but I have not done it...

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post Nov 20 2006, 04:55 PM
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Thanks Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I was'nt involved with the paint & body work on this tub, just the engine/electrical nightmare..LOL

I like the 2-OH non weld approach with capturing the spring hangers between two pieces of metal. The large washer suggested by Mike is similar in thought.

Craig.. you watching ?? listening??



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post Nov 20 2006, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 20 2006, 12:52 PM) *

I had parted out a 84 Carrera and kept all the hood shocks from that car. Do you recall if you picked them out of our stash of parts at one of the shops?


yes, i recall. and no, not from your stash ...

i bought mine from EASY ...
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post Nov 20 2006, 06:37 PM
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I reinforced mine with a small piece of steel and an extra bolt. Works great.


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post Nov 20 2006, 06:38 PM
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Thanks Elllliot!!

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post Nov 20 2006, 06:40 PM
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yes, i recall. and no, not from your stash ...

i bought mine from EASY ...
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I was trying to figure out what year you might have used. I dont like using non-stock wearable items that will need to be replaced over time. I would rather use factory Porsche parts.


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post Nov 20 2006, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Nov 20 2006, 04:40 PM) *

I was trying to figure out what year you might have used. I dont like using non-stock wearable items that will need to be replaced over time. I would rather use factory Porsche parts.


no idea on the year, we just went through the big pile and picked two that were still working.

if i recall correctly, john said something to the effect that there are only two different types used on a 911 over the years ...
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A metal tab similar to the one Elliot has is in the works. It appears in the pic that you provided Brad that the ball is at the furtherest back opening, it should be in the middle.
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