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rear trunk torsion springs suck |
mightyohm |
Mar 8 2004, 11:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I spent 3 hours this weekend trying to get the torsion springs for the rear trunk back onto the hinges. They are all the way in the "neutral" position since I had to release tension and replace a hinge pivot some time back. How the heck do you get them back on?
Since I am pretty much giving up anyway, what is the preferred trunk shock kit to use these days and where can I get it? |
Dave_Darling |
Mar 8 2004, 12:45 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
You put the torsion bars back in position by using a deep-well ~10mm socket plus a longish extension. Or fake up a lever with a notch in the side somewhere near the end.
I'm not sure whose kit is preferred these days, but Camp Counsellor Craig does supply them, and he's a regular around here. Evill Ed did supply them at one point; not sure if he still does or not. Pelican used to carry them, but the last time I looked we had stopped for some reason. We might have picked them back up again in this latest catalog revision... --DD |
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