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Trunk spring installation?, without losing a limb |
Cheapsnake |
Oct 31 2010, 03:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
Can't put it off any longer...gotta install my trunk springs. Knowing what they did when I removed them, I've got great respect for their potential to do bodily harm. Nevertheless, I'm at a loss for an installation procedure. Pelican parts has a procedure that involves fabbing a tool out of 2" round stock - lots of machine work.
If it comes down to that, I suppose I could do it, but I suspect some inventive soul out there has an ingeniously simple solution that they'd like to share. Anybody? Thanks. Tom |
AndyB |
Oct 31 2010, 03:23 PM
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The Governor is watching me Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States |
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arkitect |
Oct 31 2010, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Stockton, CA Member No.: 11,426 Region Association: None |
I replaced the white plastic wheels with Pelican's brass wheels, but the motor and tranny were out which allowed me to be in the engine compartment replacing them.
The method I used was to tie the rod back with a ratcheting tie strap to get some pressure off it, then I used a small pipe, the one with my small 2 ton hydraulic jack and fit it over the end of the rod. With the help of my son I pushed it down in place while he put the nut on. I also found that there is more room on the end of the rod if you half close the trunk. It deffinitely helped with the extra person. Probably hard to picture, but basically one end of the rod was installed and had to torque the other in place. Can't believe how much force is on the rods. Dave |
Jeffs9146 |
Oct 31 2010, 03:42 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
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rohar |
Oct 31 2010, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 924 Joined: 25-October 08 From: spokane Member No.: 9,685 Region Association: None |
Go hydraulic. Cheaper than a trip to the seamstress at the ER.
http://www.camp914.com/products/shox.html |
scotty b |
Oct 31 2010, 04:38 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Factory tool. Make one, it's easy
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Cheapsnake |
Oct 31 2010, 04:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
Dave, where did you use the ratcheting tie strap?
Dave, Jeff, did you secure the end at the hinge first and then work the other end or vice versa? Thanks. Tom |
Cheapsnake |
Oct 31 2010, 04:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
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gothspeed |
Oct 31 2010, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
I used the 'box end' of a standard wrench to go around the end of the spring/torsion bar. If you don't let the trunk all the way up, there will be enough of the bar exposed to put the wrench on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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windforfun |
Oct 31 2010, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,894 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
George at AA has a simple procedure for this. George?
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Mikey914 |
Nov 1 2010, 09:59 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,684 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I used the 'box end' of a standard wrench to go around the end of the spring/torsion bar. If you don't let the trunk all the way up, there will be enough of the bar exposed to put the wrench on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This is the method I used, it was pretty simple and and not inherently dangerous. Took me about 10 min tops. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Jeffs9146 |
Nov 1 2010, 03:37 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
QUOTE Dave, Jeff, did you secure the end at the hinge first and then work the other end or vice versa? Thanks. I am not sure what that question is asking?? Like what Gothspeed said you can put the trunk at a comfortable level, slip the cut end of the wrench on the bar and push it forward. It helps to slide a socket with an extension over the end of the bar and use that to hold it as you slide the wrench farther onto the bar! It is quite simple once you have the tools in place! You can do either bar first! Here is another link with photos of how I do it! |
underthetire |
Nov 1 2010, 04:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I used a socket extension and a small deep socket on the end of the bar. Was a piece of cake.
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Drums66 |
Nov 1 2010, 04:29 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
...Be very careful (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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r_towle |
Nov 1 2010, 04:40 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,599 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
6 inch extension and a deep 10mm socket.
slip it over the end and you can then control the spring with zero drama. You need to bend it down beside the pulley, then move it over and if you are on the socket...just wiggle the socket out...simple. the other end needs to be bolted down tight. Rich |
SLITS |
Nov 1 2010, 05:46 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
easiest .... cut the suckers out and replace them with gas shocks.
No more hinge pivots pulling out or hinge bolts breaking. |
cooltimes |
Nov 1 2010, 06:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Use this link which is a short paragraph instruction with a photo showing how. one of the most crafty 914 buds I ever had did his rear lid and BTW he still has all his fingers.
http://members.rennlist.com/chuxter/HoodSpringTool.htm MikeCool |
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