 Has anyone replaced their torsion bars on the rear deck lid with moder, Its just a thought. |
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| Andyrew |
 Jan 4 2011, 02:18 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 4 2011, 11:37 AM)  PET PEEVE ALERT You want an easy install? Buy the kit someone else invested time and energy into developing. Consider the extra cost a 'thank-you' for that person doing all the work for you. You want something cheap? Do the research yourself and build your own parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stick.gif) Okay, I'm done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) We have members here that have put good time and effort into their products and do a good job. Craig has been doing this since before it was popular (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) His kits are reasonable, designed well, and work great. I love mine! I have a set for the front as well, but have never installed them. Some day maybe. |
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| MoveQik |
Jan 4 2011, 03:11 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
QUOTE(davesprinkle @ Jan 3 2011, 09:23 PM) If you install the shocks, you'll need to cut the sheet metal on your trunk. The factory got it right with the design of the torsion springs. Don't replace them. The instructions that are included suggest cutting the trunk. I installed mine with the parts included with the kit without any cutting. So easy even I could do it.....so that means it is REALLY easy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 4 2011, 03:31 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,479 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I did not have to do any cutting with my rear trunk either.
No problems... |
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| rjames |
Jan 4 2011, 04:05 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,002 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Another option (I went with and am very happy with) is the JWest rear trunk pivot. Much stronger than the original setup, but reatains a more stock look. (no shocks)
JWest 914 Rear Trunk Pivot |
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| SLITS |
Jan 4 2011, 06:55 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  |
QUOTE(davesprinkle @ Jan 3 2011, 08:23 PM) If you install the shocks, you'll need to cut the sheet metal on your trunk. NorCal grass must be a lot better than SoCal .... 5 cars and I've never cut one of them for installation. |
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| JmuRiz |
Jan 4 2011, 09:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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How is the install w/o cutting, I thought my instructions skat to cut a small notch...guess it's a good thing I haven't installed them.
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| computers4kids |
Jan 5 2011, 09:45 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Jan 4 2011, 07:17 PM) How is the install w/o cutting, I thought my instructions skat to cut a small notch...guess it's a good thing I haven't installed them. Instructions, I don't need any stinking instructions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Jan 5 2011, 10:08 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Jan 4 2011, 08:17 PM) How is the install w/o cutting, I thought my instructions skat to cut a small notch...guess it's a good thing I haven't installed them. Change the mounting positions. Mount the shock further *back* on the deck lid instead of the hinge. That way it doesn't need to go into the engine bay. Then move the mounting point on the trunk accordingly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) There is still enough leverage that the trunk lid shuts easily without too much flex. Attached image(s) 
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| Rod |
Jan 5 2011, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jan 5 2011, 04:08 PM) QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Jan 4 2011, 08:17 PM) How is the install w/o cutting, I thought my instructions skat to cut a small notch...guess it's a good thing I haven't installed them. Change the mounting positions. Mount the shock further *back* on the deck lid instead of the hinge. That way it doesn't need to go into the engine bay. Then move the mounting point on the trunk accordingly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) There is still enough leverage that the trunk lid shuts easily without too much flex. Damn and damn! Wish I had seen this before I cut my trunk!! |
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