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  1. 04-09-2011 04:06 PM #1
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    Door detent spring

     



    OK I have put these in before but its always a big hassel Any one know the easy way to install the spring in the door hinge. shouldn't make any differance but it on a 73 nova
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    I used an old pair of vise grip with a flat plate welded to each jaw, crude .but works. (be sure to wear eye protection just in case ) Brian
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    I always use the tool I got off the tool truck. and if I dont happen to have it I put the spring in a vise compress it and tie it off with mechanics wire. Install cut wire, pull wire out
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    no they make a tool for this. i used it all the time when i did body work.still have it. same tool used to put springs in a rev kit so crane sold them and mac or snap on sold them. its steel stamp fork deal with a nut that you screw in that draws the spring down. stop by i let you use it wire is a pain in the ass the tool is the only way to go
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    Thanks guys .. Pat Stop by???? lol I could buy a couple of them for the price of gas hahaha
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    Quote Originally Posted by cffisher View Post
    Thanks guys .. Pat Stop by???? lol I could buy a couple of them for the price of gas hahaha
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