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Hood hinge springs
Posted: June 10, 2011, 2:14 pm
by dave r
The hood hinges on my uni are worn out.I have a good set of hinges but they are missing the springs.I want to swap the springs from the worn out hinges to the good ones.Is there an easy way to do it without maiming myself in the process?Those big 'ol springs look like they could really hurt someone,and I dont want any part of that...any suggestions,or advice?
Dave
Posted: June 10, 2011, 2:49 pm
by ICEMAN6166
couple different ideas here:
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=424
im not afraid of them and use a big pry bar from my set similar to these
Posted: June 10, 2011, 3:16 pm
by Gritsngumbo
Seems to me that the old springs losing tension is also a problem with the hood hinges not fitting/closing properly.
Just for thought.
Posted: June 10, 2011, 5:46 pm
by jkimbrel65
I found an easy way to change springs.Cut a paint stir stick into 1" peices.As you lower the hood the spring streches and slide the 1" peices between the springs and when you raise the hood the spring will fall off
Mike
Posted: June 10, 2011, 6:58 pm
by Obsa
Brilliant idea!
Posted: June 10, 2011, 8:20 pm
by fire truck
Wow Mike, that is a good one
Posted: June 10, 2011, 8:21 pm
by LM14
Mike,
You need a special award of some kind!
SPark
Posted: June 10, 2011, 10:09 pm
by Alan Mclennan
jkimbrel65 wrote:I found an easy way to change springs.Cut a paint stir stick into 1" peices.As you lower the hood the spring streches and slide the 1" peices between the springs and when you raise the hood the spring will fall off
Mike
At this point!, the bonnet will become very heavy! so hold on tight!!
Great idea Mike!, extra Gatorade for you tonight mate!
Posted: June 11, 2011, 9:30 am
by Truckrat
Way to go, Mike! That needs to go in "Hints and Tricks". There was a joke going around a while back about men who had high forheads were great thinkers, and men who had bald spots on the back of their heads were great lovers, and baldheaded men had it all.
Mike, you just shot a big hole in that theory. Congrats buddy! TR
Posted: June 11, 2011, 10:10 am
by Obsa
TR, I have heard that tale before except for the last line. Instead of "baldheaded men had it all. " it was baldheaded men just think they are great lovers! LOL
Posted: June 11, 2011, 6:23 pm
by Alan Mclennan
Obsa wrote:TR, I have heard that tale before except for the last line. Instead of "baldheaded men had it all. " it was baldheaded men just think they are great lovers! LOL
Is that right Fergo?