I need to weld my rear trunk pivot hing....Should I buy the bolt on replacement or does welding fix the problem and hold?...I want to leave the torsion spring to keep it original.

Thanks, Dave

I would think that if you are trying to keep it original, you should weld a replacement. If you want a better setup, I'd go with Camp914's setup.

As attractive as the dark side may be, don't be drawn to it.

I welded mine. It's as strong as new and only took a few minutes. But I ditched the torsion spring, so lining it up was easy.

I went with gas shocks instead. Agree with the Camp914 recommendation for that.

If you go for the hinge/pivot replacement, go with The JWest kit

I'm going with the welded repro piece.
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How did you position the pivot while welding. That is, how did you find the right spot to weld it in? Can't figure how to locate it properly. The new part is larger in diameter than OEM piece was, which is long gone. This is what mine has on it now.
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Make sure that the threaded part on your new hinge piece is solidly in place. I had one that I put in, my very first one, and it spun around in place. I did not know that it had to be welded into place, the then rest welded onto the side wall.
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