Trunk hinge repair, JWest pivot kit |
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Trunk hinge repair, JWest pivot kit |
J123young |
Apr 3 2017, 06:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 1-February 17 From: Fenton, MO. Member No.: 20,801 Region Association: None |
Has anyone used this kit? Looking for feedback and results if worth it.
Thanks Jeff |
GregAmy |
Apr 4 2017, 06:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,311 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
Old hinge mount point comes off with a chop saw and a grinder.
That torsion spring is a bitch. I removed my hinge myself and damn near took a finger with it. Once I did that I recognized I was going to need help, so I brought it for Chris and Ed to assist. It was Chris that suggested the JWest solution. I'm not sure how I would have put that torsion spring on myself. Tangerine has a tool to make it easier and it's not something you can buy at Harbor Freight. I could not find any "how to" online for it, and it's hard to explain. It can be done with various combinations of sockets and closed-end wrenches but having a friend helps a ton. Just be careful, it packs a lot of torque; I can see why some change those to hatch shocks. |
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