Vader Lifts

Everything Ted Mitchell does is VERY well done. I've heard from a couple owners who have done this upgrade - all very positive.

Larry

Thanks - I figure by the time, I pay someone to fabricate new lower brackets and then pay someone to weld them on, I would be about even. My biggest concern is the stability. I don't need this thing crashing down on my dumb head.

I installed a set of NAPA shocks per the post below from Larry. In addition, go to Lowes and buy nylon bushings to go on each side of the "spade" mount, for the top and bottom fittings. Works great. I do not have a wing.


-----Original Message-----
From: fresnofinches@aol.com [mailto:fresnofinches@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 12:32 AM
To: detomaso@realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] DECK LID SHOCKS

All,

Just thought I would pass on some information on replacement deck lid
shocks. Found the part number on the P.I. bulletin board, installed
them tonight and the function is fine. Holds up my no-wing lid just
fine, closes easily, doesn't seem to be too firm.

Probably not strong enough for a winged lid. No information on
strength (pounds) of force.

NAPA part # BK 8195207 Compressed length of 10.34", extended length of
16.77".

Note the NAPA catalog image shows this to have different fittings at
each end, but this is incorrect. Both ends have the correct flat plate
with a hole needed for our application.

Total cost for two - $40.36

Larry

Peace, be careful but DRIVE IT!

quote:

Originally posted by Joe6pack:
Anyone installed the Vader lifts for the Pantera deck lid? I am thinking about ordering a set, but wanted to get some opinions. Thanks.

Are the Vaders spring operated versus gas operated? I believe the NAPAs are gas operated. I have the NAPAs and they work well - FWIW.

-William

Its not that I necessarily want the Vader lifts, its just that my lower mounting points are both broken off. The Vader install looks pretty clean and doesn't use the factory lower mounting points. Thanks for the help though.

John, you can buy the lower mounting brackets. It is almost a given all of the oem brackets will snap, tear or disintegrate. I think I paid about $30-35 each for replacements and about $50 welding. Hope that helps.

Thanks Indy Dave - Do you remember where you got them? I haven't seen replacement brackets and assumed I would have to have them fabricated.

John,

Call Bob Byers,
Precision Pro-Formance,Brea, CA.
http://www.precisionproformance.com/pantera.htm
Phone - (562) 691-2526

He did a great job. Comes with nut/bolt
Tell Bob I refered you.

quote:

Are the Vaders spring operated versus gas operated?

Go to his website -

http://www.tmitch.com/

Click Vader products, click Pantera items, scroll down.

Yes, they are spring tensioned.

Larry