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| JimSar |
 Mar 20 2008, 01:49 AM
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Fill 'er up  Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 28-July 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 6,527 Region Association: Northern California  |
A few months ago I bought a "Porsche 914 Gas Shock Kit" on eBay from this vendor:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...178155&rd=1 I've misplaced the instruction sheet, and repeated emails to the vendor over a span of a couple of weeks didn't generate any response. All I really need are the measurements, say from the taillight lens to the 1st hole, and on the lid side, from the front edge to the 1st hole. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Jim |
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| Rand |
Mar 20 2008, 11:31 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I took some shocks off a hatchback at a pull-a-part wrecking yard and fabbed & welded my own brackets. Cost me $5 in parts. Works perfect, still easy to get the top in and out. Glad to have that stock torsion spring outta there.
I mounted the lid/top ends first, propped the trunk up fully open, that told me where to attach the other ends of the shocks. Simple, no instructions or measuring needed. Mine does not lift the lid as soon as the latch is released... It pops enough to get under it, then I lift the lid a few inches, then the shocks lift and hold from there. |
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JimSar Need help: rear trunk shocks installation Mar 20 2008, 01:49 AM
TINCAN914 I bought these as well.
Not to bash, but return th... Mar 20 2008, 05:55 AM
MoveQik I just got a set of these shocks that were donated... Mar 21 2008, 08:49 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com I second. Don't do it! And by the way t... Mar 20 2008, 07:15 AM SLITS 3 cars I've installed these on ... never a pro... Mar 20 2008, 11:15 AM blitZ I have an internal cable release for my rear trunk... Mar 20 2008, 11:23 AM SirAndy
I have an internal cable release for my rear trun... Mar 20 2008, 11:35 AM SLITS The spring on your rear trunk latch will "pop... Mar 20 2008, 11:41 AM Kargeek
I made my own using 944 rear hatch shocks. Weld... Mar 20 2008, 11:46 AM Bartlett 914
I made my own using 944 rear hatch shocks. Wel... Mar 21 2008, 06:01 AM Rand Nice. I mounted my top ends the same way to the hi... Mar 20 2008, 11:49 AM JimSar Thanks, everyone, for your help/opinion. SLITS, s... Mar 21 2008, 12:33 AM blitZ Kargeek
I was looking at your rear shock support.... Mar 21 2008, 05:23 AM MoveQik Decklid Mar 21 2008, 08:56 AM MoveQik Trunk still intact :D The mounting brackets are ... Mar 21 2008, 08:59 AM SLITS Smooth move Slick .... I believe those are Boxtser... Mar 21 2008, 09:25 AM MoveQik
Smooth move Slick ....
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