hood spring install tricks?

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mainiac239

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trying to get the hood springs back on my 47 truck
these things are RUGGED, dont remember how they came off
is there any kind of tool that may help?
im assuming you connect the front first and then the back ?

thanks for any ideas

scott
 
Hi Scott I hook the spring in the floor jack spread to length I want put flat washers i n between coils to hold it open release jack put spring on vehicle remove washers one at time works great.
 
Just did the same with my hood springs. Worked very well. Bring LOTS of washers. -Ken

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No offense taken and sure, I had my glasses on -- I try not to tempt fate too much. But, I've found this method to be very controlled and stable and a heck of a lot better than trying to expand the spring with ropes or other methods. I recommend it.
 
That trick with the washers works well to safely remove the springs also. In stall the washers with the hood up and then lower the hood and reach over and remove spring or have an assistant do it.
 
got those springs on today
streched them with a rachet strap and filled the gaps with washers and quarters:)
worked great
thanks for the idea
 
Forgive me. I feel really dumb! I have had my springs for about 2 years trying to work up enough courage to tackle the installation. I have ratchet straps, chain binders, a floor jack and a small chain hoist. I can't seem to visualize how any of these will work. How do you attach any of these items to the spring to expand it. I also have brake spring tools but picture the spring flying off and hurting something. Mainly Me! can any of you explain how to utilize any of the above. ie; hood spring installation 101 for dummys. Thanks guys. I am just hoping that they are not imported junk and that they will, in fact, hold the hood up. Those that are on the car now do not.

Rich O.
 
This looks like a good idea since I am planing on working on my hood springs prettys, however, my floor jack has a removeable cup on the top which could be a bit of a problem. I wouldn't want it to come out and take my head off. Any suggestions???
 
hook one end of spring in hole in frame ( or anything else that is stationary,rugged and has a hole in it)
hook the rachet end of rachet stap to something else that is stationary and in line with the spring
hook the strap end hook to the other end of spring
strech spring to about 8 inch , put 2 washers in each gap to "save" the length, back off rachet strap,, install spring , pull out washers with pliers

you could probably rig it up between two trees also using 2 sections of chain

SAFETY GLASSES!
 
we bought and installed springs from mac onmy 46 pu was murder intalling them,much too much tension ,the hinges were cocked and after 6 months one let go at the pivot point and put a nice dent in my hood,,,i bought a pair of new hinges from drake and the springs were already installed ,they are a vast inprovement over worn out originals,,,they are also on sale for now...very pleased with them...
 
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