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> Rear trunk hinge rollers, Need how to replace instructions.
green914
post Aug 20 2013, 11:35 AM
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Just getting ready to replace the rollers on the rear trunk hinges (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) It looks like removing the trunk lid might make the job a bit easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Any thing that I should know about before I start?
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post Aug 20 2013, 12:24 PM
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Do you have a long adjustable wrench ??

I cut a notch just big enough to pass the torsion bar thru and "hook it".

The length of the wrench will give you the leverage you need and it wont hurt the "round" end of the wrench. You can still hang it on the wall.

I cut mine with a cutoff wheel.
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post Aug 20 2013, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Aug 20 2013, 11:24 AM) *

Do you have a long adjustable wrench ??

I cut a notch just big enough to pass the torsion bar thru and "hook it".

The length of the wrench will give you the leverage you need and it wont hurt the "round" end of the wrench. You can still hang it on the wall.

I cut mine with a cutoff wheel.


Good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I tried a stout box end wrench that works, it's okay. A notch in the eye-let of the wrench sounds like it will make things a little less shaky; I just happen to have a couple of extra long adjustable end wrenches. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 20 2013, 01:34 PM
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A 10mm deep socket on a 4" extension will slip over the end of the rod. Pull up slightly. Slip old one off and new one on.
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post Aug 20 2013, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Aug 20 2013, 02:34 PM) *

A 10mm deep socket on a 4" extension will slip over the end of the rod. Pull up slightly. Slip old one off and new one on.

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post Aug 20 2013, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(02loftsmoor @ Aug 20 2013, 01:27 PM) *

Work smarter not harder..


QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Aug 20 2013, 02:34 PM) *

A 10mm deep socket on a 4" extension will slip over the end of the rod. Pull up slightly. Slip old one off and new one on.

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I made my own tool for that.
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post Aug 20 2013, 04:37 PM
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For my money, I cut the torsion bars out and installed a gas shock kit.

Eliminates strain on hinge mounts so they won't rip off the inner rear wheelhouse. Once was more than enough.
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post Aug 21 2013, 03:54 AM
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link to previous thread on torsion bars---shows method and another link

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=39320
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post Aug 21 2013, 06:27 AM
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socket and extension. raise the rear trunk lid and prop it open with a stick first to help ease the pressure on the spring.
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post Aug 22 2013, 03:30 AM
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I agree with The Cabinetmaker.

10mm deep socket placed over the end of the bar, drop the lid a little to get a little more purchase on the bar, press down, old roller off, new roller on.

Safe and quick

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post Aug 22 2013, 08:17 AM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Aug 20 2013, 03:37 PM) *

For my money, I cut the torsion bars out and installed a gas shock kit.

Eliminates strain on hinge mounts so they won't rip off the inner rear wheelhouse. Once was more than enough.


Can you show me a picture of how you mounted the gas shocks? This sounds like a very good idea.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks for the input guys - I think the 10 mm deep socket method makes the job easy.
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post Aug 22 2013, 08:21 AM
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Camp914 makes a trunk shock kit for the front and rear. Nice setups.
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post Aug 22 2013, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Aug 22 2013, 07:21 AM) *

Camp914 makes a trunk shock kit for the front and rear. Nice setups.

I like the way they look, and the cost is not a problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I would like to hear some reviews from the folks who are using them - or not.
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post Aug 23 2013, 08:54 AM
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I am using them front and rear.

They work well, and aren't hard to install.

Only problem I had is in the front. They attach to the spring holders in the front. First time I closed my trunk they bent. I got a small aluminum tab and bolted it to the spring holder to thicken up and reinforce the mount. No flex since then.
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post Aug 23 2013, 10:46 AM
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Does the roof still fit in the trunk with the shocks of the Camp 914 kit in place?
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post Aug 23 2013, 12:03 PM
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post Aug 24 2013, 09:00 AM
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Yes, the shocks work great, just like every modern car out there.

They mount to the hinge bracket on one end and to the rain gutter (with an additional bracket) on the other end.

They fold down out of the way.

Then you can remove the torsion springs if you want.

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post Aug 24 2013, 11:36 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) After taking a close look at the hinge and the pressure that the torsion bar puts on it, and the welds that attach it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I can see the weld is starting to break loose on the right side.
The struts look like a real good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) idea.
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post Aug 24 2013, 02:58 PM
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I pulled the torsion springs from a 914 once...once. Dang near killed myself. Is there a safe method for removing them after installing a the Camp 914 kit?
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post Aug 24 2013, 03:09 PM
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I removed my torsion bars and installed the Camp 914 kit, very happy with everything. Roof still fits as per normal, trunk stays up all the way instead of half way or hitting you in the head when there is a slight wind. I also found the gentleman from Camp 914 was a pleasure to deal with, bought his flasher/pilot light kit and it works perfect as well.

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