 Front Hood Shox; Don't Always Hold The Hood Up As Expected, What's Wrong? |
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| Mikey914 |
 Jul 6 2016, 11:59 AM
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The rubber man  Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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I would second the test procedure. When made new the load can be controlled but the material and the tempering. You are definitely increasing the load, but somewhere there is a failure point on the mount to the body. Maye it's a large margin, maybe not. Consistency will be the key.
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| sixnotfour |
Jul 6 2016, 02:25 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,525 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Ha ..these are rejected jet parts, 5 locking balls in a groove you can huff and you can puff the hood will stay in place...they had to be replaced because they had steel balls instead of stainless....the sleeves slides back disengaging the balls.
Prop rods can be a bit unstable in windy conditons.. Attached image(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Jul 6 2016, 02:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 6 2016, 10:41 AM)  I still need to come up with a suitable test procedure to ensure consistent good results before I sell any. Gravity (free), Weight (probably free as well), Tape-measure (cheap) You're welcome ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 6 2016, 03:00 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 6 2016, 04:34 PM) QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 6 2016, 10:41 AM) I still need to come up with a suitable test procedure to ensure consistent good results before I sell any. Gravity (free), Weight (probably free as well), Tape-measure (cheap) You're welcome ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Those may be the tools I use, but you have not described a suitable procedure. Thank you for playing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jul 6 2016, 06:12 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,418 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 6 2016, 05:19 AM) No need to make new springs. I've successfully shortened the ends by about 1/4", which is enough to regain full lift of the lid. How so ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Jeff Hail |
Jul 6 2016, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,141 Joined: 3-May 07 From: LA/ CA Member No.: 7,712 |
This is 2016. Screen door closers went out long ago.
CF Rod..about a 10th of an ounce. Get a couple of rubber ends, metal peg or a ball link for the ends. Strong as hell. Only one needed per car ( hood or deck). Get creative. The possibilities are endless. In a pinch it doubles as an idiot stick and will leave a mark. Attached image(s) 
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| ChrisFoley |
Jul 6 2016, 07:11 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jul 6 2016, 08:12 PM) QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 6 2016, 05:19 AM) No need to make new springs. I've successfully shortened the ends by about 1/4", which is enough to regain full lift of the lid. How so ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Send yours to me and you can be the first to find out. |
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