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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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post Nov 21 2006, 10:48 AM
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The springs on my red 71 were stretched to the point where even on the furthest bracket setting, they won't hold up the trunk lid all the way. After hitting my head on the trunk lid when it dropped about 1 foot after opening, I bought the shock kit.

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post Nov 21 2006, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Nov 21 2006, 08:48 AM) *

The springs on my red 71 were stretched to the point where even on the furthest bracket setting, they won't hold up the trunk lid all the way. After hitting my head on the trunk lid when it dropped about 1 foot after opening, I bought the shock kit.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) same here. the original springs were just worn out, even on the strongest setting, the hood would only stay open ~2/3 and the smallest bit of wind would make it flop around.

got the 911 hood shocks and never looked back. now it opens 100% and *stays* there!
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post Nov 21 2006, 02:27 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) " same here. the original springs were just worn out, even on the strongest setting,"
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Gee, how do you wear springs out? Am I not opening my hood often enough? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Nov 21 2006, 02:53 PM
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QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Nov 21 2006, 12:27 PM) *

Gee, how do you wear springs out? Am I not opening my hood often enough? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


you need to ask that question to the (unknown) previous owners of my car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

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