auchevy
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07-16-12 02:21 PM - Post#2248814
Hi just seeing the best way to remove the hood springs any ideas
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doubleE
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07-16-12 04:29 PM - Post#2248857
In response to auchevy
If still on the car with the hood attached, open the hood to stretch the springss as far as you can. Next slide small blocks of wood in between the coils. Now slowly close the hood. The blocks of wood prevent the spring from retracting and should become loose enough to slip off the hinges.
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auchevy
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07-17-12 04:57 AM - Post#2248998
In response to doubleE
Thanks will try it how do you replace them after
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models916
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07-17-12 07:42 AM - Post#2249040
In response to auchevy
I loop a big rope around the outside hook of the spring with the hood open and pull it into place. It's not that hard when you can get a grip on it. Comes off that way also.
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