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front trunk springs, both versions |
peteyd |
Aug 1 2017, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
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Ed_Turbo |
Aug 1 2017, 02:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Anyone know a good tool to stretch and place these springs? Maybe like a coil spring compressor just use it in reverse? You can easily do it with your hands. I meant to stretch them out more. Mine is on notch #2 and thinking of going #3 for now. |
bdstone914 |
Aug 1 2017, 09:09 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,496 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I have always disliked the multiple notch adjustment of the springs. It would be nice to have a sliding plate with a single hook and threaded adjustment that allows tightening of the sagging springs. Could be adjusted softer for FB or CF hoods. My experience with powder coating springs is that the heat of the oven removes some temper and they sag worse.
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bdstone914 |
Aug 1 2017, 09:12 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,496 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Anyone know a good tool to stretch and place these springs? Maybe like a coil spring compressor just use it in reverse? You can easily do it with your hands. I challenger you do show how that can be easily done by hand. I have seen a method using a lever against the strut tower as a fumcrum point that looked doable. |
23e Heure |
Aug 4 2017, 03:35 PM
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Busy overtaking 911s Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 13-August 15 From: London Member No.: 19,057 Region Association: England |
I'm in Europe, and I can't see them yet on the restoration-design Europe web store.
Peter: any idea when they will be available there? |
mepstein |
Aug 4 2017, 03:40 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Anyone know a good tool to stretch and place these springs? Maybe like a coil spring compressor just use it in reverse? You can easily do it with your hands. I challenger you do show how that can be easily done by hand. I have seen a method using a lever against the strut tower as a fumcrum point that looked doable. Leather gloves, pull hard. I've done it plenty of times. But I also have a manual winch mounted on my wall that makes installing and removing very easy. I think it was $12 at harbor freight. |
Mblizzard |
Aug 4 2017, 04:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Got mine today. Good looking kit.
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larryM |
Aug 5 2017, 09:39 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
exactly
the shocks don't provide the safety of the hood dropping when partially open. I'm on my 2nd set of shocks and the 2nd set is worn out. I still need to keep a length of 2x2 in the trunk to hold it up when fueling or just when the hood is open. - i'm in for a set |
Spoke |
Aug 6 2017, 05:48 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,964 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Just got mine. Now my trunk lid doesn't try to attack me when I'm refueling.
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Michael N |
Aug 9 2017, 02:08 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
Received the new springs this morning and installed. Easily done with my son holding trunk all the way open while I removed and installed the new springs by hand using leather gloves. Had to use the middle setting to get the balance right.
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Morrie |
Aug 9 2017, 02:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ordered my set today as my hood keeps hovering loosely above my head threatening to drop on me at any moment. Thanks RD!
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Socalandy |
Aug 9 2017, 04:12 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
What about production for the early version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) pretty please
I will even send you this set if you need them to get the job done Attached thumbnail(s) |
peteyd |
Aug 10 2017, 07:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
What about production for the early version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) pretty please I will even send you this set if you need them to get the job done I can get these done, but will the later version not fit on early cars? Pete |
mepstein |
Aug 10 2017, 07:32 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
What about production for the early version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) pretty please I will even send you this set if you need them to get the job done I can get these done, but will the later version not fit on early cars? Pete I bet they will but I imagine it's more of a detail thing than a fit issue. The guys with 6's especially want "6" parts on their 6's. |
Socalandy |
Aug 10 2017, 10:05 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
What about production for the early version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) pretty please I will even send you this set if you need them to get the job done I can get these done, but will the later version not fit on early cars? Pete They will fit but are not correct for 70-71 MY |
peteyd |
Aug 10 2017, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
What about production for the early version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) pretty please I will even send you this set if you need them to get the job done I can get these done, but will the later version not fit on early cars? Pete They will fit but are not correct for 70-71 MY Alright you CCW (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) , if someone can send me one, I will get them done. |
Socalandy |
Aug 10 2017, 02:03 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
What about production for the early version (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) pretty please I will even send you this set if you need them to get the job done I can get these done, but will the later version not fit on early cars? Pete They will fit but are not correct for 70-71 MY Alright you CCW (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) , if someone can send me one, I will get them done. I will ship you one tomorrow. Thanks!!!!!!!!! and as for the CCW comment, I have almost 10K on my -6 since the resto and don't own a trailer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Socalandy |
Aug 10 2017, 04:08 PM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
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Mblizzard |
Aug 19 2017, 05:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Installed mine today. What an awesome improvement! Thanks again RD!
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mepstein |
Aug 19 2017, 05:16 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I was at Spoke's house today and he showed off his new pair of springs. Worked as new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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