daytona
Jan 2 2018, 07:48 PM
Hi guys,
I removed the spring/torsion bars that keep open the trunk lid. I am now looking for a simple prop rod to install. Can anyone recommend one and vendor?
Purchased one that uses two shock absorbers and mounts that screw on to the trunk hinges and the trunk. Looks like a nice setup but I would prefer a something that does not require drilling so many holes.
Thanks,
Bill.
ConeDodger
Jan 2 2018, 07:59 PM
I got carbon fiber rods for the front and rear from McMaster-Carr. Not too expensive either...
Rand
Jan 2 2018, 08:09 PM
I picked up shocks from a rear SUV window at a pick-n-pull and had fun fabbing that up. Camp 914 has kits that are easy to install. But if you don't want to drill and just want props, they are easy to find online at a place like Rob suggested. If you want to get them in person, your local hobby or kite shop should have carbon tubes and hardware stores have dowels.
wndsrfr
Jan 2 2018, 08:11 PM
Sawed off wooden broomstick...inexpensive, no holes to drill, lies flat on floor in rear of trunk....hard to beat.
JmuRiz
Jan 2 2018, 09:04 PM
I’m guesing you went with an f-glass or cf lid? If not, why remove the stock bars?
The CF rid of wooden broom handle are the best bets. I have a test and front shock kits but don’t plan on running them after my front set failed over the years. Going back to stock
GeorgeRud
Jan 2 2018, 09:12 PM
I used the plastic shaft of a driveway reflector I had laying around for the front hood of my 911. Was tired of banging my head. How ever, I used Camp91’s rear pressure shocks for the rear trunk on my 914 and they work wonderfully.
Dave_Darling
Jan 2 2018, 10:11 PM
People have also used ski poles, possibly cut down.
--DD
JeffBowlsby
Jan 3 2018, 09:38 AM
I know...
Put the stock T-bars back in....
VaccaRabite
Jan 3 2018, 12:18 PM
After the shocks on my Camp kit died... I have used:
A golf club,
Pry bar,
Long screw driver,
2x4,
2x2,
1x3,
really any old chunk of lumber I happen to have laying around...
Zach
Rand
Jan 3 2018, 12:59 PM
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 3 2018, 10:18 AM)
After the shocks on my Camp kit died... I have used:
A golf club,
Pry bar,
Long screw driver,
2x4,
2x2,
1x3,
really any old chunk of lumber I happen to have laying around...
Zach
You should make a custom wood prop, ala shift knob style.
BIGKAT_83
Jan 3 2018, 01:33 PM
Umbrella then you always have one when you need it
7TPorsh
Jan 3 2018, 03:06 PM
I cut the head off an old carbon golf club shaft...
daytona
Jan 3 2018, 03:53 PM
Hi all, and thanks for all the advise and suggestions.
I removed the torsion bars because they were damaging the pivot points. I still have the stock steel hood so I thought that the shock kit from camp would be good. However, when I realized I had to drill a bunch of holes I changed my mind. I been thinking about a prop rod like what street rodders use. Maybe have to drill one hole to mount it to the car. Something simple that stows away easily. I can't see using a prop rod that is higher tech than the car.
Vacca Rabite, I like the idea of using a chunk of wood... if only I was driving a Morgan.
Thanks,
Bill.
sholman5
Jan 3 2018, 05:11 PM
I have an old golf club shaft that you can have.
Chris
Rand
Jan 3 2018, 05:34 PM
QUOTE(sholman5 @ Jan 3 2018, 03:11 PM)
I have an old golf club shaft that you can have.
Chris
Not very often the idea of getting the shaft sounds so friendly.
Nice gesture.
Elliot Cannon
Jan 3 2018, 07:15 PM
This is an easy project and you can get pretty creative with it. Here's mine for my fiberglass hood. It was made with stuff I already had in the garage.
daytona
Jan 3 2018, 07:44 PM
Elliot, thanks for the idea. I think I know where to and how to install a prop rod for the rear trunk lid.
Thanks Sholman5, I might take you up open it. I guess I'll see you at the speedway this weekend.
Thanks guys.
Bill.
jmitro
Jan 3 2018, 10:36 PM
this is what I'd like to do:
simple yet elegant
Elliot Cannon
Jan 4 2018, 12:39 AM
I think I like that one better than mine.
Man, I got to quit f*ckin' around with this car and just DRIVE it.
Maltese Falcon
Jan 4 2018, 01:27 AM
Member here Sherwood goes by the user name screenguy914.
Or online search: Seine systems ultimate strut
Decent kit !
Front yard mechanic
Jan 4 2018, 05:53 AM
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 3 2018, 06:15 PM)
This is an easy project and you can get pretty creative with it. Here's mine for my fiberglass hood. It was made with stuff I already had in the garage.
Wondering why you carry dinamite as standard equipment
mgp4591
Jan 4 2018, 05:53 AM
Go to your local Pick n Pull, find a couple of Hondas or Toyotas and pull the hood prop rods and associated hardware out. Use some creativity, fit and install. Lightweight with no wear issues and pretty cheap.
mepstein
Jan 4 2018, 07:43 AM
QUOTE(jmitro @ Jan 3 2018, 11:36 PM)
this is what I'd like to do:
simple yet elegant
You take the prop rod, I'll take the gas tank.
90quattrocoupe
Jan 4 2018, 10:26 AM
Adjustable spring loaded window curtain rod with rubber cups at both ends.
Greg W.
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