Front trunk springs length open & closed, Close assist gas spring upgrade |
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Front trunk springs length open & closed, Close assist gas spring upgrade |
Harpo |
Jan 23 2015, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I would like to replace my front trunk springs with gas shocks. The problem is most gas shocks the relaxed state is open. However to replace the spring with out changing the design requires a gas shock that is closed in the relaxed state
This is where I need some help from my fellow 914world members I need the measurements of the spring on the car with the hood open & closed. The delta of these will allow me to order the right spring. My car is in pieces and getting ready for paint Thanks David |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 23 2015, 11:03 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,974 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
The easy way is to remove the springs, and use the struts on the hinge mount and the hood itself. Camp Counselor Craig from Camp914 has a kit that does just that.
--DD |
Kansas 914 |
Jan 23 2015, 12:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The easy way is to remove the springs, and use the struts on the hinge mount and the hood itself. Camp Counselor Craig from Camp914 has a kit that does just that. --DD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) http://www.camp914.com/products/shox.html |
JmuRiz |
Jan 23 2015, 01:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,414 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Mine bent the spring tabs...I'm going back to springs when I put my car back together. I may be in the minority though.
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Harpo |
Jan 23 2015, 03:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I'm using the camp914 set up on my rear but I want something different for the front. I want to use as close to the factory mounting points as possible
Thanks David |
76-914 |
Jan 23 2015, 04:10 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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SirAndy |
Jan 23 2015, 04:33 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I did mine before the kit from Camp914 was available. I used 911 engine lid shocks.
Still working just fine 12 years later ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
McMark |
Jan 23 2015, 10:42 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,177 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
But still, can someone measure for him? I can do it on Sunday if it's still unanswered.
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Harpo |
Jan 24 2015, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
There is 2.5 inches of travel with the factory spring. The close assist gas spring below is good for 30 lbs so two of them ought to be appropriate for the front trunk hood.
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SirAndy |
Jan 24 2015, 02:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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Mike Bellis |
Jan 24 2015, 03:31 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
There is 2.5 inches of travel with the factory spring. The close assist gas spring below is good for 30 lbs so two of them ought to be appropriate for the front trunk hood. Kind of pricey! http://www.mcmaster.com/#close-assist-gas-springs/=vlyv9r |
Harpo |
Jan 24 2015, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
Yea, got to find a cheaper option
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Larry.Hubby |
Jan 24 2015, 07:36 PM
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Member who doesn't post much, but has a long time in 914s Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 24-November 04 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 3,172 Region Association: Northern California |
McMaster stuff can be spendy. Try Orr and Orr in Chicago:
http://truck-hardware.orrorr.com/viewitems...with-metal-ends? |
McMark |
Jan 26 2015, 10:26 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,177 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I got some rough measurements. Close enough for this application I think. it was about 14.75" when the hood is open, and 17.25" when the hood is closed. This is from the eyelet on the hinge to the last adjustment notch on the fender.
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jim_hoyland |
Jan 27 2015, 10:27 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Are you making these different from the Camp 914 model ?
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Mike Bellis |
Jan 27 2015, 10:32 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
McMaster stuff can be spendy. Try Orr and Orr in Chicago: http://truck-hardware.orrorr.com/viewitems...with-metal-ends? Those are normal struts. The close assist type are different. |
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