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Replacing Deck Lid Struts

does200does200Member
Just got in some struts from Pantera Parts Connection, to give them a try and see how strong they are and how they perform over time. Tried using my GoPro to record some of the process in the video below, as well as a few photos too. I am no mechanical genius, basically just learn as I go, trial & error. But in my opinion doing the job on your own can be a challenge and could cause damage due to the weight of the deck lid if you don't watch out. When I had my orange stock L years ago, I almost broke off the bottom bracket due to the weight and pressure of the hood when I tried to take out the strut, and the bolt partially out twisted the bottom bracket due to the weight (even though I thought I had removed the pressure in supporting the hood). In that instance I even had a strut lock on the other strut, but still the hood dropped some due to hood weight & twist. Anyway, learned to do it better here as shown. Others may have better techniques; but changing these things so often due to them not lasting over time at least I devised a method that works for me. I usually like to change one strut at a time, but due to struts being in various lengths, that isn't always possible and need to use my stick/broom handle and bungee technique to hold the hood up when both struts are out.

Due to some struts seeming to be too strong and others not lasting over a year or so, this time I am putting in Pantera Parts Connection struts, so we will see how they hold up over time. In putting them on, I found the pressure seems just right, a tad stiffer than the Mighty Lift D95004 which lasted for about a year.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...esU&feature=youtu.be


Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid StrutsIMG_5242WoodSupportSmall by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Replacing Deck Lid Struts by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr

Smokin! by WIKD Cars & Such, on Flickr
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does200does200Member
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Originally posted by Robbie:
Aaahh .. did I luck out? I just took out the old and put in the new ... one at a time with a broom handle holding up the lid. I guess ignorance is bliss. :-))

Well as long as the broom handle worked with doing them one at a time, there ya go. My new were slightly different length than the old, so the bungee helped a little bit to adjust the heavy hood, although may have been able to do it without the bungee. I hope you busted out some Drambuie & such to do the job.
lf-tp2511lf-tp2511Member

I don’t believe there is a vendor in existence that cannot provide lifts for the decklid. You should specify whether it is a standard decklid or decklid with a wing.

I believe most of the replacement struts will require spacers which are usually supplied by the vendor.

pick a vendor, tell them what you need, pay for them and install after they arrive.

it really is that simple

Larry

P panterapattMember

Lift Supports Depot.com.  Have bought numerous sets from them over the years for several cars.  I cross referenced the old struts on my car and bought new from there.  I use a Strong Arm No. 4618 which is for a Dodge Colt.  Fits perfectly and lifts my NON-wing 71 deck lid every time all the time.  The topic is highly over-thought.  $46.  shipped to your door.  I assume you have the spacers that fit on either side of arms??  If not, you will need to fab some up.

B Bell3156Member

Well, I ordered the stuts, the hardware that came with the new ones would not take up the space between the mounts as suggested above... I did discover that you can simply twist the ends off the old struts and add to the new one. That would have been great but I then found that the previous owner has a terrible weld holding the outer passenger side bottom mount on, the threads don't line up because of the angle.



I ordered the strut relocation kit as suggested by someone.

So I have a new set of struts with the hardware for this set up in the picture if anyone can use it. I'm in phoenix.

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