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Rear trunk shocks/lifts

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Just purchased Hall "Super Trunk Lift" shocks for the rear deck on my 72 pre-L. In taking them out of the box I noticed the part numbers differ slightly, but more importantly I tried to compress each shock and I find I cannot. These shocks were ordered for a car with no wing. In calling Hall he indicated I could send them back, however they "do work great", says Gary Hall.
I'm guessing the trunk lid weighs around 80 lbs. I don't want to take the chance of bending my lid. I believe these shcoks would hold in excess of 125-140 lbs. Has anyone tried these, (part number 4618 0311)
I tried putting one end on the garage floor and putting all my weight on a screwdriver thru the other end. They will not move!!!
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fordgtfordgtMember
They all seem to be very stiff and difficult to compress by hand. I bought a set from Hall several years ago and they worked in supporting the lid but they were about 1" too long so I made some brackets for them. Since this restoration, I got a pair from Spacecoast Plating in Florida and they work great!! and fit correctly too. Dave at Spacecoast can hook you up with a pair and can even show quality chrome them. Chromed they were $150 plus shipping. contact Dave at viperrrr@msn.com or 321-254-2880. I can look at my old ones from Hall tomorrow and see what part # is on them and will post it
bosswrenchbosswrenchMember
I suggest you try mounting them, then close the decklid. The leverage angle is such that it's difficult to tell off the car which strength shocks you have. The 'right' strength shocks will allow the lid to close easily without ripping it out of your fingers. Shocks for a winged car when added to a non-winged one, have been known to bend the roof where the hinges mount. All vendors carry these shocks (some even carry OEM shocks), so if there's a problem, simply call around
ET Eric Tolnes (Guest)
When the engine gets hot, the gas pressure inside the lifting strut increases and puts even more warping stress on your $5000 decklid! Forget the struts and install a pair of '67 Corvette ratcheting hood supports. I,ve seen gas struts twist a fiberglass decklid like it was cardboard. Steel is obviously stronger, but time, heat, and pressure will take its toll.
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