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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. |
ChrisFoley |
Apr 4 2017, 07:51 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
I could not find any "how to" online for it, and it's hard to explain. Pretty sure I went to the factory repair manual (years ago) for tooling ideas. What I have is crude and entails some risk so I won't share specifics online but it does help get the job done. Just one of those tools we don't use often enough for me to invest in upgrades. One thing I like about the JWest hinge mounts is they are adjustable up and down. If you weld in a new oem style mount the only way to adjust the deck lid height is adding washers between the hinge and lid. |
J123young |
Apr 4 2017, 09:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 1-February 17 From: Fenton, MO. Member No.: 20,801 Region Association: None |
I could not find any "how to" online for it, and it's hard to explain. Pretty sure I went to the factory repair manual (years ago) for tooling ideas. What I have is crude and entails some risk so I won't share specifics online but it does help get the job done. Just one of those tools we don't use often enough for me to invest in upgrades. One thing I like about the JWest hinge mounts is they are adjustable up and down. If you weld in a new oem style mount the only way to adjust the deck lid height is adding washers between the hinge and lid. Where on the torsion spring do you pry? Do you have a picture you could post? |
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