 Attention: Rear trunk lid shock owners, Photo needed please |
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| seanery |
 Apr 2 2004, 02:09 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None  |
I don't see any dirt or debris in mine, and I had a very oily engine mess from SF- Indy last fall.
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| SpecialK |
Apr 2 2004, 08:28 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797  |
FYI: Guden has some excellent info about gas struts, and the proper mounting configuration (piston should be on the low side). They got all of the formulas and hardware too.
http://www.guden.com/ Go to the "Gas Spring Technical Guide" from their home page. They even sell stainless steel gas struts, and they're relatively cheap! |
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| SpecialK |
Apr 2 2004, 08:30 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Damn!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Correction on the last post, go to the "Information Center" tab, then the Gas Spring Technical Guide. |
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| jridder |
Apr 2 2004, 09:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 656 |
I got mine mounted today. I didn't cut out the metal, just persuaded it with a ball peen hammer.
Also, what's the deal with the o-rings? The instructions read that you are supposed to put them under the screw head. When I tightened the first screw, the o-ring just squeezed out around most of the screw. I just took them off. Jonathan |
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| neo914-6 |
Apr 3 2004, 12:48 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Here is how these struts are mounted (no cutting required) on my car...
Ad and pics: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...bayphotohosting Attached image(s) 
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| 415PB |
Apr 3 2004, 12:52 AM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 498 Joined: 7-August 03 From: So Cal Member No.: 996 |
Being on a budget, the 65.00 plus shipping is a little steep. I went with Craig's (40 bucks delivered) and they work great.
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| SpecialK |
Apr 3 2004, 08:49 AM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
What's the # rating on the struts?
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| 415PB |
Apr 3 2004, 09:34 AM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 498 Joined: 7-August 03 From: So Cal Member No.: 996 |
QUOTE(Special_K @ Apr 3 2004, 06:49 AM) What's the # rating on the struts? I see a #16 on one end and a #13 on the other. Is this what you are referring to? |
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| boxstr |
Apr 3 2004, 09:46 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Rod I think he might mean the pounds rating?? Not sure but if that is correct then they are 60lbs. I am sending Andy a 90lb set for his spoilered rear lid and 20 lbs to Karl for his light weight fiberglass lid.
Not every application is the same and as a vender I feel you have to be able to work with the consumer and be able to satisfy there needs. CCLINCAMP914CUSTOMERRELATIONS |
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| SpecialK |
Apr 3 2004, 09:50 AM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Yep boxstr, pound (#) rating. And thank you very much!
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| neo914-6 |
Apr 3 2004, 05:49 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
QUOTE Being on a budget, the 65.00 plus shipping is a little steep. I went with Craig's (40 bucks delivered) and they work great. Actually when I bought them they were $55 and Ken is local to me. Prior to the broomstick, I had fabbed my own mounts with Gudens but the shocks eventually leaked and the L bracket mounts loosened. Scott at Renegade has a version with stronger brackets. I've seen another version with short struts inside the engine compartment. |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Apr 4 2004, 11:16 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(boxstr @ Apr 3 2004, 07:46 AM) ...Not every application is the same and as a vender I feel you have to be able to work with the consumer and be able to satisfy there needs. CCLINCAMP914CUSTOMERRELATIONS Holy Crap...this world needs more vendors like you! It'd be a nicer place to live. |
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