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| 914Sixer |
 Jan 21 2026, 01:47 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 9,395 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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One ratchet strap, solid object or tow hook in my case. Make double loop wire and connect everything. Start pulling. Took less than 5 min for both sides.
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| slowrodent |
Jan 21 2026, 01:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 29-February 20 From: Tucson/Oro Valley Member No.: 23,981 Region Association: Southwest Region
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As a fellow old guy, I love this so so much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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| mepstein |
Jan 21 2026, 03:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,350 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I just prop the hood up to max and pull on the spring with a pair of gloves. Works for me.
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| worn |
Jan 21 2026, 07:14 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,530 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(slowrodent @ Jan 21 2026, 11:54 AM)  Me too. I use a stick of wood and some nylon cording. The stick provides a lever when propped against part of the car. Same principle though. |
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| bkrantz |
Jan 21 2026, 08:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,582 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(worn @ Jan 21 2026, 06:14 PM) QUOTE(slowrodent @ Jan 21 2026, 11:54 AM) Me too. I use a stick of wood and some nylon cording. The stick provides a lever when propped against part of the car. Same principle though. I got the springs on the first notch with my hands, but used a stick to get them further. To keep the frunk lid up reliably, I ended up on the last notch. |
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